Hi,
Looking at a speed concept and have a dilemma,
Can get a used 2010 for about 2K and a 2014 for about $4K,
The used bike is mint condition,
Would like the 2014, but If i get the 2010, I can get a power meter and aero helmet etc.
Is the 2014 that much better ?
Any suggestions appreciated,
I am doing sprint and moving to Oly and 70.3 later in the year,
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are you buying the 2014 new?
Yes the 2014 is new
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I would go with the 2014 with trek care plus, AMAZING warrenty that replaces components on the bike when they wear out, AND if bike is wrecked replaces the bike. I have seen trek follow through with both aspects of this first hand! plus so much lighter and easier to work on, components have also changed a lot in 4 years, * would say 2014 ultregra will be better thn 2010 used dura ace. message me if you have more questions. *
I have a 2014 SC and I highly recommend it.
I had similar choice, and got an SC7 3 months old second hand in as new conition, it had been upgraded to full Dura-Ace, with adamo, DSW bento, draft box, and a profile front end… all for 2100bucks AUD…
Sold the wheels for 500, sold the adamo for 120… so 1500 for the fuselage…
I have replaced front end with 3T Brezza, added tri rig omega, got a COB JOF and thrown on my Bonty aeouls 5/7 wheels…
I am loosing very little to a current SC and it was easily half price…
Given the % of time i spend training and race on it compared to the many road rigs i have, there is no justofication IMO for spending more…
I don’t ever look at it and wish i’ got the new yet, so it must have been the right choice for me…
Afaik if you slap on a tririg brake and decent aero bars, the difference will come down to the speed fin, toptube/seattube intersection and fork. The first two count for a watt at best, the fork maybe two iirc. Not enough for me to upgrade and tbh I’d be looking to the p5 first anyway.
Thanks everyone,
@Shadwell, Sounds like you got a great deal, the 2nd hand 2010 SC that I contemplated is nowhere near new and has seen many k’s, so i dont think I will go 2nd hand.
My coach tells me I need a power meter to help with my training, as I only ride with power on my trainer, I was trying to save some $$$ as power meters are not cheap.
@Zammo, from what read the new SC is nearly as aero as the P5, and I am looking at the 7.5 SC, which I can get for about 4K, vs a P5-3 red which is at least 6K.
P5 is out of my price range and if what i read is true about the SC being nearly as aero, it would be a good buy.
yeah, the new 7.5 is a pretty good deal especially when you compare it to Trek’s 9.5. It is eventually last years 9.5 and this years 9.5 with a different carbon lay-up. You could put a stages PM on it and still be all in for under $5k, which is a pretty good deal for a new bike of that caliper. Nothing wrong with a used bike though if you can find one in great condition from someone you trust. I just picked up a new Plasma Premium from someone local with no worries. Good luck on your new bike search!
i have both bikes. i think if you’re talking 7 series the differences are more minor, 9 series the differences more pronounced. i think the biggest difference is in 10sp v 11sp. you should consider what you want going forward - which number of cogs on your wheels. you’ll want a platform that you can be happy with in 3 years, whatever it is you buy.
just to clarify, a new 7.5 is basically a slightly heavier new 9 series…same new cockpit, external steerer fork design and everything. all the new 7’s have that fork setup too…just the 7.0 uses a steerstub to accommodate a conventional stem-bar cockpit, where the old 7 had a conventional fork (and wider headtube) to accomplish the same thing.
ah, well, if the 7.5 has the integrated front end that the 9 series has, that’s big.
we heard that was the sizzle missing from the first 7-series…so we made it happen.
Nick has a really nice review of the new Speed Concept on tririg.com. It’s worth the read.
Anyone have any recommendations for replacing the stock aero bar set up on the SC7? It is a 2011 model. What has worked for you?