Old 05-14-14, 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by gaucho777
Consider a used vintage road/touring bike. For $700 you can a bike that was near top-of-the-line not too long ago, and it will be almost as fast as a new modern race bike that costs several times as much. Something like this (BEAUTIFUL BIKES: 88 Centurion Ironman! Restored! Gorgeous! Black!) is well within your budget and will probably perform better much better than a similarly priced hybrid from your local bike store.
+1 ^ This

Should you decide to buy used, make certain that you are accompanied by someone who is knowledgeable about bicycle mechanics. By not taking someone who is bike savvy, you could be quite easily duped into making an unwise choice for cycling and end up spending a fortune in parts and service.

Furthermore, if I were you, before going the vintage route, I'd join a bicycle co-op first. The co-op just might possess such a vintage bicycle that could be made available to you upon becoming a member.

*Buying used could prove to be the most profitable method of scoring an excellent road bike.

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