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Originally Posted by surge747
I looked at the big chains and found a Scwinn and a GMC Denali for about $200.
Ditch the chain stores and go to a "real" bike shop.
If you only have ~$400 to spend, you're best bet is ebay or craigslist. Most road bikes (from a bike shop) are going to start around $600.
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