2020 COMO 3.0

[SweetTrade324]

I am considering buying a Como 3.0 that was in a accident. The front fork needs to be replaced along with the front rim. Problem is specialized has no forks for that model in stock. Can i replace this with a aftermarket front fork? It needs a new charger too and brake lever. They are asking 500 said he would take 450. Is it worth it?

 

[Avg_Joe]

Not worth it, in my opinion. There are forks that will fit it, you can likely find a charger for a reasonable price, tire + wheel is not a huge cost (maybe $150ish?). So financially it is not completely out of whack. Not knowing any specifics of the accident and seeing just that one photo, I would be concerned about the bike's integrity - esp the head tube, the main part of the frame, wiring/electronics.

Finding a used Como that is intact, in good condition should not be terribly difficult, but may take some time. I tried selling mine for $1200 w/ less than 250 miles and got no serious bites - no-one came by for a test ride. Guess what I'm saying is the price of this bike + the repairs + the unknowns is not compelling enough to jump on it when others will likely pop up for around the same all-in price you'd incur.

 

[Brendon@OEB]

I am considering buying a Como 3.0 that was in a accident. The front fork needs to be replaced along with the front rim. Problem is specialized has no forks for that model in stock. Can i replace this with a aftermarket front fork? It needs a new charger too and brake lever. They are asking 500 said he would take 450. Is it worth it?

If it was in a vehicle accident there's no telling what stresses the frame went under. It'd be a bad day to have the frame crack while riding...

There aren't many forks that will fit the Como due to the huge headtube length. You should price out a stock Specialized fork if you want to go that route but I'd advise against riding something in a vehicle accident, IMO