Originally Posted by
pianoboy3333
But do you specifically know teh diff between elite/comp/sport?
Does it really matter? No offense, but keep in mind a couple of things:
-You're going to be using this for college. College/university are 'target rich' environs for bike thieves. The more the bikes value and/or parts specs, the greater the odds are that it will be stolen and parted out for CL and ebay buyers.
-Parts are just bits that are attached to the frame. The parts can be swapped out over time as they need to be replaced if you have the itch to upgrade.
-A proper fitting frame is crucial. If you're not comfortable riding the bike, it doesn't matter what parts are on it.