I'd be tempted to do 4 hours of driving if that Trek didn't look rattle-canned black. Here's some more Tuscon stuff to consider.
The kickstand, racks, and saddle cover are making this Fuji look worse than it is. Double butted Cromoly frame, forged dropouts, aluminum rims, ect... catalog page:
http://www.classicfuji.com/Flair_1987_Page.htm
[h=2]Fuji Flair Mens 12 Speed Road Bike -
$100
Fuji Flair Mens 12 Speed Road Bike[/h]
[h=2]1986 Cannondale SR500 -
$150 (Down town)[/h]
1986 Cannondale SR500
Up for sale 80's aluminum frame cannondale sr500.
Full Shimano 600 groupset
Mavic Front wheel.
Needs front derailleur.
Rides pretty well needs a nice tuning and the rear wheel needs truing.
Size is around 54cm
Pretty light bike weighs about 20lbs as it sits now.
I bought it with the intentions of "modernizing" it because its aluminum and it fist a 130mm hub in the back, but was not the perfect fit for the investment.
Asking $150 may entertain cycling related trades.
Link to original catalogue : http://www.vintagecannondale.com/year/1986/1986.pdf
[h=2] 1976 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 -
$270 (Oro Valley)[/h]
1976 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2
1976 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 road bicycle
23" (59 cm) frame: 4130 Chrome Moly steel double-butted main tubes
Standover height 33"
Leather saddle (Belt brand)
Araya 27 x 1 1/4 wheels
Shimano hubs "AD" front, "AE" rear
27 x 1 1/8 tires
Shimano crankset 52-38
Suntour freewheel 14-17-20-24-28
Shimano Deer Head insignia derailleurs
Shimano Unishift friction shifters
Kyokuto Top-Run road pedals
Dia Compe sidepull brakes + levers
Head badge - "Schwinn Approved - Japan 1606"
Completely overhauled - Excellent condition
$270 cash
catalog page: Schwinn catalogs, 1971 - 1980 (330 of 579)
This Specialized might give you the least amount of mechanical grief. Tell him he can keep the ugly new saddle and the computer and maybe he'll knock the price into the mid 200's.
[h=2]RB Specialized Sirrus 14 sp -
$300 (North)[/h]
RB Specialized Sirrus 14 sp
Like-new Red Road Bike Specialized model Sirrus Sport ,14 speed , 22.5" or 57 cm frame fits 5'6 to 6' riders . In excellent working condition , Equipped with Suntour Blaze (Japan): Crank set , Derailleurs , Shifters ,Brakes and Levers . Bar, stem , Head set : Sakae (J). Quick-released Hubs :Joytech (J), Seat post :Bontrager , Brand-new Saddle Felt , New tires (10miles used) :Schwalbe 700 x 23C,thorn-proof tubes .Pedals with strap (J).Extra : 2 bottle holders ,Speedometer. Cash for $300 .Please call only.
I know you said you're looking for a road bike, but I can't resist posting this pristine looking mountain bike.
[h=2]vintage peugeot canyon express atb -
$175 (tucson)[/h]
vintage peugeot canyon express atb
1984 midnight blue peugeot canyon express
tange mang alloy biplane fork, huret odometer
shimano mx15 alloy pedals, suntour mountech derailers
diacompe center pull brakes, sun tour thumb shifters
araya 26x1.75 alloy rims
sugino super maxy crank
italian ale alloy bottle holders
sr adjustable seat post, ogk grips
2.10 kenda nevergals with thorn resistant tubes. ready to ride
18 speed, stand over height 32" medium size frame fits around a 6' rider.