Is this worth 2700??

[TheGiggler1991]

The owner says he's done 1400km and bought it just over a year ago

3T Strada Team Large Size

Good Condition

Upgraded;
Quarq power meter
S-Works Saddle
Zipp Stem


Wheels: 3T Discus Team Carbon - 700c
Gear/Brake Levers: Sram Force Hydro R - 11 Speed
Rear Derailleur: Sram Force
Chainset: Sram Quarq (Quarq power meter) Carbon - 50T
Cassette: Sram Force- 11/32T
Chain: Sram XX1 - 11 Speed
Pedals: Not included
Seatpost: 3T Strada
Handlebars: 3T Aeronova Team
Disc callipers: Sram Force Hydo R

 

[vickster]

2700 whats?
Sterling? Euros?
Sounds a lot for a second hand bike but prices are all over the place at the mo and availability poor

 

[TheGiggler1991]

2700 whats?
Sterling? Euros?
Sounds a lot for a second hand bike but prices are all over the place at the mo and availability poor

Euro - I'm based in Ireland.

Was looking at the Orro venturi 105 that's coming in at €2500, but that's without a power meter, carbon rims etc.

Kind of torn on if it's a good deal or not.

Also, the stem looks pretty slammed which is a concern, don't know if I'd be able to get any spacers in to raise it

 

[Ming the Merciless]

How much does it cost new?

 

[Grant Fondo]

How much does it cost new?

£3250 from Merlin?

 

[Milkfloat]

Ignoring the price - I would not buy a fast road bike that can only ever run 1 chainring. I have a fixed gear bike so I am used to be limited, but this is a different beast altogether. I think you can run a 42 tooth rear with a long cage derailleur which might help a bit. I seem to recall that these were being sold off pretty cheaply by one retailer a year or two ago, I guess after Aqua Blue dropped them and their riders revolted. Although saying that, in this market there is no point in looking at what something cost 2 years ago.

 

[Sharky]

A couple of questions. What is your estimate for buying the same new? A years depreciation must be 30 to 50%?
Then what is your usage? Its a very niche set up. But not for time trials. Tyre clearance will stop you fitting larger tyres or mudguards.

If you want it for road racing or fast sportives might be OK. The seat looks forward, over the BB, so will give an aggressive position, with a lot of weight going onto the hands/bars.

So if you know exactly what you want it for, could be a bargain but otherwise I think it is too niche for an all round bike.

 

[HarryTheDog]

Merlin seem to have similar in small for

£2,425.00

RRP £4,850.00Save 50%


https://www.merlincycles.com/3t-str...edium=shopping&utm_term=Road+Bikes&ucpo=94359

However does not have the quarg and is wrong size for the OP. Seems a huge discount in these times so why the discount even if last years.
They have the etap in large for 3250.
Up to the op whether its worth it, if its a bike he wants. I have quarg on my road bike, very reliable.

 

[TheGiggler1991]

Ignoring the price - I would not buy a fast road bike that can only ever run 1 chainring. I have a fixed gear bike so I am used to be limited, but this is a different beast altogether.

My top-end speed would be 30km/h max, and that's really pushing it - albeit that's on an endurance bike with cheap aluminium wheels. Also where I cycle in Ireland is generally quite flat, rarely venture to the mountains. Would that change your opinion?

*Not doubting your opinion, just playing devil's advocate.

 

[Grant Fondo]

The owner says he's done 1400km and bought it just over a year ago

3T Strada Team Large Size

Good Condition

Upgraded;
Quarq power meter
S-Works Saddle
Zipp Stem


Wheels: 3T Discus Team Carbon - 700c
Gear/Brake Levers: Sram Force Hydro R - 11 Speed
Rear Derailleur: Sram Force
Chainset: Sram Quarq (Quarq power meter) Carbon - 50T
Cassette: Sram Force- 11/32T
Chain: Sram XX1 - 11 Speed
Pedals: Not included
Seatpost: 3T Strada
Handlebars: 3T Aeronova Team
Disc callipers: Sram Force Hydo R

Not sure is the answer, spec I found seemed to be 8.2kg, so no lightweight for such a speedy looking machine. As @Milkfloat says, could be limited by gearing as well.

 

[fair weather cyclist]

£3250 from Merlin?

I wouldn't buy it then second hand for 2700.

Sounds like the seller is trying to capitalise on how bad the market is right now.

In normal conditions I'd expect bikes to be like cars and lose 30-40% the second they leave the shop

 

[TheGiggler1991]

A couple of questions. What is your estimate for buying the same new? A years depreciation must be 30 to 50%?
Then what is your usage? Its a very niche set up. But not for time trials. Tyre clearance will stop you fitting larger tyres or mudguards.

If you want it for road racing or fast sportives might be OK. The seat looks forward, over the BB, so will give an aggressive position, with a lot of weight going onto the hands/bars.

So if you know exactly what you want it for, could be a bargain but otherwise I think it is too niche for an all round bike.

€2700 second hand or €3200 though an Irish retailer new as we can claim €500 tax relief through a bike to work scheme.

I'm a weekend warrior - a recently retired rugby player so @ 90kg and 6 feet tall I don't see myself competing anytime soon!

Yeah from the pics the setup looks very aggressive, I currently ride an Orro Pyro which is far more relaxed

 

[Milkfloat]

Merlin sold these at £2650 https://deals.road.cc/content/black-friday-bike-deals-huge-58-3t-strada-team-aero-road-bike-1803

 

[fair weather cyclist]

Lol so the dude is probably trying to make a profit from a second hand bike? Kudos to him if he succeeds

 

[T4tomo]

Probably bought it and realised it was an incredibly uncomfortable riding position with silly tyre clearances that gets grit scratching into the frame if you ever take it out in the wet. Pig ugly too....