Would any of you snap this up

[wlc1]

A friend of mine brought a new spec allez elite 2 months ago for £800.

His intention was to commute to work with me/on own.

He has decided that it's not for him and with 280 odd miles ridden he wants rid of it and has offered it to me at about £450.

I have said I am interested.

Sounds like a result... would you lot part with the cash ? Cos it seems like a no brainer to me.

 

[Downward]

Yeah 280 miles is nothing is it and nearly half the price

 

[John the Monkey]

If he's sure he doesn't want it, and he's not wrecked it, (and you like the bike) I'd say why not?

 

[wlc1]

It's mint. The only problem is that;s it's red and white and all my kit is black and yellow and white.

Never mind... I'll have to go shopping for some gear with red in. Shame!!!!

 

[HJ]

It's mint. The only problem is that;s it's red and white and all my kit is black and yellow and white.

Never mind... I'll have to go shopping for some gear with red in. Shame!!!!

Its a rough life...

 

[Dayvo]

Yep, new clothes with red and white in, and a new bike with black and yellow in!

 

[Keith Oates]

Get it quick before he changes his mind, as for the kit don't even think about it just so long as you don't wear black socks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[yello]

IF I was after a(nother) bike...
IF it was the right size...
IF I had the cash...

THEN yes I would

OTHERWISE...

 

[Ludwig]

Personally I could get a couple of really good classic lightweight hand built bikes for that sort of money that will increase in value. Tell him to stick it on ebay or put it as part ex on another more suitable bike. I find these modern bikes as bland and insipid as a plastic theme pub.

 

[yello]

You're a bit of a misery aren't you Ludwig? I suggest you go out for a ride. The world does seem a much less serious place to be afterwards.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Personally I could get a couple of really good classic lightweight hand built bikes for that sort of money that will increase in value. Tell him to stick it on ebay or put it as part ex on another more suitable bike. I find these modern bikes as bland and insipid as a plastic theme pub.

You've got a beard and crooked teeth, haven't you?

 

[Zoiders]

Personally I could get a couple of really good classic lightweight hand built bikes for that sort of money that will increase in value. Tell him to stick it on ebay or put it as part ex on another more suitable bike. I find these modern bikes as bland and insipid as a plastic theme pub.

Yes you could

I myself own a classic, but I wouldnt want to be riding it on salted winter roads as I like it rust free

The Spesh on the other hand would give no such qualms, its modern, it doesnt rust, parts are available off the shelf in any shop

Buy it and commute all winter on it

 

[Dayvo]

Personally I could get a couple of really good classic lightweight hand built bikes for that sort of money that will increase in value. Tell him to stick it on ebay or put it as part ex on another more suitable bike. I find these modern bikes as bland and insipid as a plastic theme pub.

I managed to decode it:

I am a Troll

http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/p/m/17a8b1/#p

 

[andy_wrx]

Yes, Davyo, I think you have it !

Answering the OP, yes I'd buy it (assuming I needed it)...so long as it's the right size
(which I don't think you said ?)

 

[wlc1]

As from this morning the bike is mine. And yes the correct size.

Result.

Just one question - why does the wife insist that I don't need another bike....I only have 2 now ( and a winter bike from ribble is looking a rather good option).

I can say that I am well and truly hooked.