Best Second-Hand frameset under $1200.

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joelpace
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by joelpace

I'm building up a backup bike. I'm looking for the best second-hand frameset for under $1200. It can also be new as long as it is at or under $1200. I'm not a lightweight (6-2, 200lbs). I was looking at the Specialized Allen DSW frameset. Thoughts?

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gsindela
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by gsindela

That's a pretty large budget. I would think that you could get carbon fiber frames from all the major brand names second hand within that range. (Trek, Cannondale, Specialized, Giant etc.)
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gsindela
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by gsindela

For a few more bucks you can get a Litespeed frameset BRAND NEW:
http://adrenalinebikes.com/store.cfm?do ... tid=173255

Here is a nice Focus for $899, new:
http://adrenalinebikes.com/store.cfm?do ... tid=189191
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gsindela
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by gsindela

Allez is a great choice. Also LOTS of love for the CAAD series.
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F45
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by F45

There seem to be a lot of lightly used BH aero road frames in the Austin area. Last time I checked, about a year ago.

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by Alpine318is

I bet you could get an Tarmac Pro or S works SL4 for $1200
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by vinuneuro

I really love Specialized but if you're looking at aluminum CAAD12 should be at the top of your list along with Allez Sprint. And you can get a complete bike in that price range.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R4 ... 7831&rt=nc
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by thumper88

SuperSix Evo Hi Mod.

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by froze

Adrenalin Bikes take a look at the Volagi Liscio frameset for $999: https://www.adrenalinebikes.com/store.c ... tid=161340 .

Adrenalin also has this Felt frameset: https://www.adrenalinebikes.com/store.c ... tid=188918

Adrenalin also has a Lynskey on closeout; see: https://www.adrenalinebikes.com/store.c ... tid=173374 but that one will need a fork added to the price.

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by kgt

I bet you can get as top second hand carbon frame from Wilier, Merida, Felt, Fuji, Orbea etc. for less than 1200.
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by james3433

I would suggest you the carbon fiber frames with that much of budget.

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by CLEAR

There's a full bike, Litespeed T7 titanium w/ 105 full grupset and wheelset for 1400. And the '16 frame for 899 on e#@y

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