I say, wait for a chromoly steel bicycle frame with a rigid fork...

Locate a bicycle co-op in your area. Try to work with co-op employees and volunteers in finding a proper bike for yourself.

Contact the campus police of your college. Try to find out if they conduct a bicycle auction for recovered stolen bikes and unclaimed college campus bikes.

Contact your city's police department. Determine if they conduct a bicycle auction for lost, unclaimed, or recovered stolen bicycles.