Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
i think most of those $800 bikes come with sora derailleurs and shifters; my first road bike was set up like this and they kind of crapped out on me after serious distance. i'd say any bike with 105 is a safe bet.
Yeah, I think that you can get a really really nicely equipped but nicely used bike for $800; I picked up my Specialized Roubaix Elite for just a little more than what you will pay for that Trek with taxes and everything and it is full Ultegra with a bit of Dura Ace. Then again, it is clearout time in the bike shops and you may be able to get a good price on the '06s but yeah, I'd aim for something at least with 105 for the drivetrain.