mpatricksweeney
New Member
I had a Felt Garmin for 8 years, daily commuter, and the frame has cracked. I loved that bike, it met all my needs.
Looking for a second-hand replacement and have found the Look and Condor locally. They're both in good condition, well-maintained, and both for $750. I'm looking for a primary commuter, something efficient and light and good-handling for getting around a congested city (10-12 mi/day) quickly. I make some extended rides beyond the city, 60-80 mi, but never for competitive times. I'm not a racer, that's not a consideration.
The Look is likely a better bike by any standard, but it feels like more than I need, with geometry and features better suited to aggressive racing. Is it appropriate as a primary commuter? Thanks for any advice
Look specs:
SRAM Apex groupset
Fulcrum Racing Quattro wheelset
Fizik Antares R3 saddle
3T stem
Zipp handlebars
Look Keo pedals
Condor:
Frame: Condor Agio (Dedacciai Force Triple Butted Alloy)
• Fork: Condor Carbon
• Groupset: Full Shimano 105 (Reliable, crisp shifting)
• Wheelset: Mavic Open Sport rims on Shimano 105 hubs (Bulletproof reliability)
• Tires: Vittoria Rubino Pro (Great balance of speed and puncture protection)
• Pedals: 105 clipless pedals included
• Finishing Kit: Deda Elementi stem/bars and a Selle Italia saddle
Looking for a second-hand replacement and have found the Look and Condor locally. They're both in good condition, well-maintained, and both for $750. I'm looking for a primary commuter, something efficient and light and good-handling for getting around a congested city (10-12 mi/day) quickly. I make some extended rides beyond the city, 60-80 mi, but never for competitive times. I'm not a racer, that's not a consideration.
The Look is likely a better bike by any standard, but it feels like more than I need, with geometry and features better suited to aggressive racing. Is it appropriate as a primary commuter? Thanks for any advice
Look specs:
SRAM Apex groupset
Fulcrum Racing Quattro wheelset
Fizik Antares R3 saddle
3T stem
Zipp handlebars
Look Keo pedals
Condor:
Frame: Condor Agio (Dedacciai Force Triple Butted Alloy)
• Fork: Condor Carbon
• Groupset: Full Shimano 105 (Reliable, crisp shifting)
• Wheelset: Mavic Open Sport rims on Shimano 105 hubs (Bulletproof reliability)
• Tires: Vittoria Rubino Pro (Great balance of speed and puncture protection)
• Pedals: 105 clipless pedals included
• Finishing Kit: Deda Elementi stem/bars and a Selle Italia saddle
