Old 03-16-11, 10:44 AM
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TysonC
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While I'm not the guy to take advice from on what bike to get I will say that for your first purchase going through the LBS to get properly fitted and have some place to go if parts degrade, tune up time, etc where you have established a relationship is pretty important. Therefore, Craigslist just aint the best place to look.

I'd say take your $700 budget and add some for protective gear/accessories, put that to the side. Check out a few LBS' and see who you like talking to, who would you want to buy from. Check out the bikes and ask questions about fit and function. You'll know when its right.
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