Originally Posted by Bacciagalupe
Depends on how much you use it.
If you are a casual cyclist, you can get a close-out Downtube FS for like $325.
If you ride lots (e.g. 150+ miles a week) you'd probably be better off with a Xootr Swift for $700.
+1. I ride my Speed D7 an average of 150+ miles a week and it cost me less than $300.00 from Brandscycle. Best bike I've had since.