Hi Chris, from a Florida rider, Pensacola/far western panhandle. I'm a Cannondale guy and you scored good on the R200, that is just fine for a good road bike that you are looking to get into riding on. A good cleanup and tune up, cables, bearings and such, it will give you a lot of very good miles. Like Ron said, check the regional forums and make your self at home here.
Bill
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