>>977173>480 euro>>977295That would be about right in NZ. It's 'old' now by road bike standards. The new style shimano shifters with undertape shift cables and the modern ergonomics came in in 2008, so to roadies, that groupset is no longer modern. It is also from a dead period of aluminium roadies. In the 80s and 90s -often American made- aluminium bikes were seen as high tech, light, stiff, fast, and with harsh rides- Klein, caad etc. When Carbon bikes took over around the millennium, aluminium roadies were relegated to the entry level status, retaining their harsh riding characteristics (or stigma), but no longer being viewed as fast or high tech. It's only in the past few years after aluminium bike technology has really advanced, that aluminium road bikes are no longer super harsh and while still not 'top of the line', are viewed as very decent alternatives, often superior, to mid range carbon race bikes- CAAD 12, Allez, etc.
That magno probably does have a harsh ride, and it is just not from a desirable period for road cyclists. It is also yeah, probably too small for you.
Can you actually get that scapin for 100€ ? Because that's a nice bike and a much better deal imo. The big downside is not having a compact crank, so the gearing is a lot higher. Also the crank and the front end would be less stiff, but that won't matter much for you. One thing to look out for is don't buy a bike with tubular wheels.
>>977265Pretty low end. Size should be ok for you- looks like a 58 or a 60. It's a fine buy if it's ALL in good nick, but not worth doing up yourself. Very possibly steel rims and if so it's not going to brake in the rain.
