Went to my LBS to look at a Norco search a 105, they didn't have any in stock, the mechanic has a Search Carbon XR that he would like to sell. My question is do I buy the used XR for $1900 or the new 105 for $1250.
It depends of course on the condition of the bike. If you buy the used you will not get NORCO's five year frame/fork warranty. I have a 2015 NORCO Threshold 105. They already replaced the frame due to NORCO mechanics put the crankset together incorrectly so they had a volutary recall. KUDO's to NORCO it did not seem like there was anything wrong and they notifified my LBS and told them to check the bike and replaced the carbon frame after it had about 1,000 miles on it. Also I had a fork issue and they replaced the fork. They are a super responsive company on their new bike warranties but that may be lost if you are not the original owner need to ask you LBS. I would say this...if you are familiar with bikes...and if not bring someone who is and check it out really good. If you can get the XR with the warranty. Get it because you will eventually spend the extra in upgrades from the 105 anyway. Make sure that he did not take off the wheels that came with this bike a put a cheap version on. I have seen Bike shops do that when they sell used bikes. Bring in the original compent list in and match everyting up. Good luck!
