u/Direct-Gap3193

Convince me to not spend €6000 on the canyon endurace CFR DI2

Looking to buy my first "real" bike. Came across canyon after doing some research. I like going fast/don't want a city bike, but I find comfort to be one of the most important things, so the endurace line should be the go to.

Now I'm stuck between some choices

- endurace CFR di2 for €6000 instead of €9000 (pretty sure this is overkill for someone like me who wants to start a new hobby, but it's the top of the line / no need for upgrades in the future). Can't complain about that discount as well, but the maintenance will probably be a lot more than the other 2

- endurace CF 7 Di2 LTD: this is the "budget" option if you can even say that. Carbon frame and carbon wheels with the shimona 105 DI2. Retail €3200

- endurace slx 7 Di2: this is the model between the CFR and cf LTD. Pretty much the same bike as the cf 7 DI2 LTD, but has some upgrades such as a "better" carbon frame (don't know if that really matters for someone like me / an amateur), an integrated tool bag in the frame and an adjustable steering wheel (also don't know if that's a big factor). This retails for €3999

Some of my coworkers even tried to convince me me to go with the endurace onfly CF 6 (electric motor) for €4300 because I'm an amateur / just a hobby and the electric motor will be nice when climbing or when the wind is holding you back / getting fatigued. But the extra yearly maintenance costs and knowing that sooner or later you'll have to replace the motor (600-900€ repair) is worth it...

I'm also 27, 193cm, I'm currently not in the greatest shape (not fat but your average guy) but that's the reason why I want a bike, to get back in shape

What would you chose / are the more exspensive bikes worth it or will someone like me nor noticed the difference / not worth it for an amateur?

Thanks for your insights

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u/Direct-Gap3193 — 16 hours ago

Messi 2004/05 shirt - doubts

Found this 2004/05 messi shirt. I've done my research and I'm not sure if it's authentic

- firstly the shirt itself: looks good, code matches: only thing I find "off" about it is the thickness of the blue line left and right of the nameset. I've seen some online that have a smaller/less thick outer blue line. This one seems to be wider than the ones I found online (but again I've also found some online that are similar to this one, but they could be fake)

- Secondly: the nameset. According to chatgpt (I know maybe not the best source) authentic nameset from that year/era should feel velvety and have a matte finish. This one seems to be an aftermarket plastic one that became standard in the later parts of the 2000'. But don't know if that information is true / maybe there were differences in production lines / different countries etc

u/Direct-Gap3193 — 5 days ago

Messi 2004/05 legit check

I'm looking to buy this Messi shirt. I'm not an expert in spotting fakes/reissue kits and/or real/fake namesets. I did my own research and as far as I can see by comparing the ones I found online I'm 99% sure that the shirt is real. The nameset looks good but I don't really know how to spot the difference between a real and fake nameset (unless it's obvious of course/missing the barca logo's). But I've seen online that you can buy name sets even with the barca logos on them

Can anyone confirm if

A) the shirt is legit

B) The nameset is legit

u/Direct-Gap3193 — 5 days ago

Lionel Messi 2005/06 shirt - legit check

I bought this shirt today online from a shirt-seller in France. Just want to be sure if everything is authentic, no aftermarket nameset etc. Paid €120 + €10 fees for it. Only damage is that little rupture in the fabric

u/Direct-Gap3193 — 17 days ago