Hi, I have set my mind on trying to find a Specialized road bike from either 1988 or 1989. It would become my main bike & would be used weekly as well as touring holidays, probably doing anywhere between 25 and 100 miles per week.
My first choice would be a 1988 Sirrus in red with the yellow decals:
I have put a wanted post up & scoured Ebay but I don't hold out much hope. My question is am I looking for something that is just not out there? How hard are these bikes to get hold of? I'd like the bike asap (well, Spring latest) so should I just forget the idea & buy something else?
I do however have the chance to buy a 88/89 Allez Epic (the lugged carbon one):
I'm very tempted to buy - my only concern is safety. After doing a bit of research on the model I've heard rumours of the bonding between the carbon tubes & the aluminium lugs failing, but also read that if this was to happen it would of been early in the bikes life & those that are still around are fine. Just wondering if anyone has any input on this & thoughts on using one of these carbon beasts regularly & with confidence? (e.g. downhill at 35mph!)
So, do I buy the carbon Allez, or hold out for a Sirrus?
Thanks.
Thanks.
My first choice would be a 1988 Sirrus in red with the yellow decals:
I have put a wanted post up & scoured Ebay but I don't hold out much hope. My question is am I looking for something that is just not out there? How hard are these bikes to get hold of? I'd like the bike asap (well, Spring latest) so should I just forget the idea & buy something else?
I do however have the chance to buy a 88/89 Allez Epic (the lugged carbon one):
I'm very tempted to buy - my only concern is safety. After doing a bit of research on the model I've heard rumours of the bonding between the carbon tubes & the aluminium lugs failing, but also read that if this was to happen it would of been early in the bikes life & those that are still around are fine. Just wondering if anyone has any input on this & thoughts on using one of these carbon beasts regularly & with confidence? (e.g. downhill at 35mph!)
So, do I buy the carbon Allez, or hold out for a Sirrus?
Thanks.
Thanks.