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2007-05-05 8:06 PM


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Subject: So I think I finally found a bike, but would like an opinion on price
Well, I went to 1 of the LBS today, and I rode a P2SL and an 05 QRoo Caliente....the Caliente felt better, it just wanted to take off, where as the P2 felt sluggish comparatively (atleast IMO) but what is your view on pricing of an 05 bike, I'm getting it for 2400...with REAL Design 60's...and a pretty much full DA set up...is there anyone that thinks that's too much...or is that about inline for it being still BN? and yes it is the correct size

they are also giving me a pretty decent deal on pedals, shoes, and all the other stuff I need, but they'd do that with the P2 as well


2007-05-06 12:42 AM
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Subject: RE: So I think I finally found a bike, but would like an opinion on price
I think it is too much on the basis that I was offered a brand new 2007 Caliente for $2700.00 from a QR dealer, about 90 days ago. I found out it would not fit me right so I passed on that excellent deal ($1300 off).
2007-05-06 4:01 AM
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That doesnt sound that great of a deal. I got an 06 Caliente for $3000 at my LBS. However the 06 is carbon fiber and the 05 in not. I think 2400 is kind of pricy for an 05 aluminum bike. Could could get a nice 07 aluminum bike for cheaper.

2007-05-06 7:27 PM
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so what's the thought on it, 2k? or less? I like the bike, but...if you guys are getting the 06 and 07's that cheap...then i'm certainly not paying 2400...maybe i'll see what they can do on a P2C or a P2SL pro
2007-05-07 12:32 AM
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Subject: RE: So I think I finally found a bike, but would like an opinion on price
$2400 is kind of an in between price for me. I would not want to spend that much on an Aluminum bike, espeicially an 05. If you are willing to pay that much already, I feel it is worth saving an extra $600 bucks to get the PC2 07 for $3000 and go for carbon. When I bought my carbon caliente my deciding factor was not if I wanted a carbon bike now, but in 1-2 years or so. It is a lot more expensive to buy an aluminum bike now (2400) and 2 years later buy a carbon (+-3200) later....=$5600. You can save more money and cut out the frequent upgrades and just get the better bike sooner and save money. Whatever you buy, make sure you are happy with it. Just my 2 cents.
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