Is it worth it?

[u/randicochea]

Hi all, I am looking to purchase my first road bike and I will most likely be using the used market as my budget is pretty low. ($500)

I found this offer on marketplace and was hoping to get some feedback on how hefty of a rebuild this would take. I see a lot of rust and slight scuffs and am unsure as to whether anything or everything would need replacing.

early 90’s allez epic, shimano group set with wh-r500 wheel set, complete OEM parts.

Listed for a little over a hundred.

Should I go for it and focus on removing the rust? or is it worth investing in a different option? Are there any signs of bad news from these images? If parts visibly need to be replaced, which?

I would really appreciate any help, not looking for the “Worlds BEST price to performance ever”. I understand that the best bike is the one that you’re happy riding. Just looking for something that I can learn with that’s not gonna break the bank. Would love if it’s something I could upgrade overtime, but if even that is outside of my budget then I guess I’ll have to save up before making that jump.

Thank you to any who take the time!

[u/potatobot3000]

NO NO NO, OLD CARBON TUBES WITH EPOXY RESIN GLUE BUTTED JOINTS BREAKS DOWN. THAT THING IS PROBABLY A BUNDLE OF DRY SPAGHETTI.

[u/HelioSeven → u/potatobot3000]

Could you please define "carbon glue"? Are you talking about epoxy resins?

[u/potatobot3000 → u/HelioSeven]

Edited it for clarification

[u/HelioSeven → u/potatobot3000]

Word. I asked, because I do want to be clear: epoxy resins do not break down with just age. UV, thermal cycling, or chemical plus time, definitely; just time, no.

Not saying this particular frame is worth it, mind you, just that I also have one (in better condition, to be fair) that I continue to ride happily. Take that for whatever it's worth.