Forget the flippers. I had a Cannondale dealer refer me to a shop that sells used bikes, and found a Trek 330 with Reynolds 531 tubing, lugged frame, 700cm wheels, Shimano 105 components. It is fully serviced, all bearings lubed and repacked, bottom bracket serviced, new tires, new cables, all decals in place, paint near perfect on the frame, and no defects. Their price is $485.00 out the door. And I may save up and pay that much if it means it won't nickle and dime me to death in the near future. It may very well beat that Voyageur 11.8 I looked at on Craigslist for $75.00 that needed the new tires, wheels, and cassette.