My non-cyclist friend went to a local bike shop and the cheapest bicycle he saw was priced at $500 and he was "blown away" by such a high price. I sent him to craigslist, but told him that he will most likely end up with either garbage or be ripped off... like this custome $480 kilo tt with a bell... http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/2937168259.html