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Location: Normal, Illinois
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Bikes: Trek 600 ,1980Raleigh Competition G.S., 1986 Schwinn Passage, Facet Biotour 2000, Falcon San Remo 531,Schwinn Sierra, Sun Seeker tricycle recumbent,1985 Bianchi Squadra
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The nice thing with a bike from the LBS is you get a chance to see it, try it, and get it fitted before you buy. You seem to have a good idea of what you want. A used bike may be much more within your budget, and offer you higher end options you may not have on the GT, but you may still end up having to do a bit of wrenching. You may see cheaper prices on CL, etc downstate.