Originally Posted by
NYCycling
thanx for the help guys. i've been doing some reading and i am now considering getting a chromoly bike but i am not too sure yet. picking out a bike seems more difficult than picking out a car lol. that motobecane that slim pointed seems like something i'll go for. but i'll keep searching craigslist. i bought a decent raleigh grand prix from CL for 30 bucks a couple weeks ago the only issue i am having is getting the handlebar stem unstuck.
If you really are in NYC, I'll bet there are a couple of co-ops to be found. Go to them and ask them to assist you with your stem. Failing that, take it to the LBS and have them do it. Repairing that will be cheaper than buying new and if it gets stolen, you're not out a bunch of dough.