Originally Posted by
ChrisCar
check out this thread:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...t=under+%24700
Also, go to the local bike shop! They can steer you in the right direction atleast in terms of what size to get.
Occassionally you can pick up a deal on craigslist, just make sure the bike isn't trash on closer inspection.
Also- bikesdirect.com
+1
When I started looking for my first road bike at the LBS, my budget was less than anything they had. They gave me great tips on where to buy some used and even other bike shops that might've had bikes for my price range. I ended saving my money to have a bigger budget and bought my bike at that same shop.