Advise - do I pull the trigger or should I pass?

[violetpurl]

Thanks everyone! I'm 5' 2.5", 29 5/8" inseam, arm width 41 3/8", and underarm to finger tip length is 25". Yes, there is an Orbea dealer 45 miles away that I'm going to try to get to this afternoon (will call first to make sure they have a Diva, but I'm sure they at least have a 49 road bike in the Dama collection to test).

[tulip]

$2500 for a used bike with unknown history from someone far, far away whom you don't know seems like a bad deal to me. I'd take that money and go to a local shop and get a good bike that you know will fit while establishing a relationship with that local shop.

[violetpurl]

$2500 for a used bike with unknown history from someone far, far away whom you don't know seems like a bad deal to me. I'd take that money and go to a local shop and get a good bike that you know will fit while establishing a relationship with that local shop.

Thanks - I got caught up in the moment and knew I should have stepped away. Luckily, I can. No seller history also was a red flag I was ignoring. Backing away from the ledge and walking toward sanity again.

[indysteel]

$2500 for a used bike with unknown history from someone far, far away whom you don't know seems like a bad deal to me. I'd take that money and go to a local shop and get a good bike that you know will fit while establishing a relationship with that local shop.

I tend to agree. I, personally, wouldn't buy a used carbon bike unless I personally knew the seller well. And, frankly, at that price, it makes me wonder if the bike was stolen.

To the OP, I understand your desire to upgrade to a new bike after only a few months, but you can get a good, well fitting bike for less than the price of a new or used Orbea (although Orbeas, are indeed, lovely). Based on the measurements you gave, I have to wonder if your Felt is a little big for you. As Tulip suggests, start test riding locally. Hopefully, you find something you like.

[kermit]

I had a similar situation on a mountain bike and it turned out to be a scam. There was a reason it was too good to be true! Thats alot of money to play with. I would shop until you find something local. There's nothing better than buying from a good LBS that you can return to for help.