I purchased a Univega street bike on Ebay for $110.00 dollars. It has 700 cc wheels and the frame is chromoly. This bike outperformed the Bianchi Milano I purchased new for $700.00 dollars!
The chromoly frame is incredible and my next bike from Bianchi will have to be steel. I feel almost bad buying the Milano as it cost me so much but the alu frame gives it a harsh ride. I added a Brooks saddle with springs and suspension seat post to the Milano to soften the ride! Seriously. If I had to make the purchase again, it would have been a steel street bike all the way! It goes to show that cycling is a learning experience.