Best deal in vintage bicycling right now is a rigid frame MTB. Just aim high. The high end rigid mtbs, that have much better components, better frame, etc., and often cost $500 to $600 MORE new than their lower end siblings, can be bought for perhaps $50 more in the used market. Well worth the small premium.
For example, a 1993 Trek 950, originally sold for $760, all Deore LX components, lugged steel, etc., might bring $150 to $175 around here.
Meanwhile, a 1993 Trek 800, originally sold for around $300, all bottom of the barrel components, might bring $125.
Last edited by wrk101; 04-08-12 at 08:10 AM.