Originally Posted by
2lato
I've been looking to get into Road Cycling for a while. Never pulled the trigger on a bike. This is my first road bike. Was on CL and found this Cannondale R600 , 58cm aluminum frame, shimano 105 components, brevettato handle bars. Was able to get it for 200 dollars. It was just recently serviced. Hope it was a good deal. Let me know if I over paid. Frame looks to be in great shape. Some paint chips here and there but overall great bike. Rides really smooth.
I'm very excited to start riding. Anything to know about this bike or things to know for a new road bike rider.
Nice. Check that the stem is in far enough. It looks like it might be too high, above the safety minimum insertion mark.
If you want a bit more cushy ride, you can go with a 28 mm tire, at least on the rear. I just put one one my old Cannondale and I think it helps a bit.