Originally Posted by
LeeG
Your whole focus on old used road bikes rests on the assumption the bike doesn't need work. You have to judge that. So far it appears you're ready to buy the bike not knowing that.
I'm not assuming that. If the used bike needs a small number of adjustments, that's less money spent than on a new bike. And I also figure if I get a bike on craigslist and it sucks I can just go resell it back on craigslist.
The number the gut left was wrong, so I couldn't contact him when I was at work today. I'll go into the bike shop instead today. I don't think I have time to go test riding bikes though.