Well it was an impulse buy, a used 2003 Cannondale T800 for $475. But now I'm starting to rethink my purchase of a touring bike. Just planning on riding around SF on it and going for ~50 mile rides, no real touring trips. I have a couple of mountain bikes but l wanted a road bike, because the few I've ridden felt more comfortable and quicker than my MTB. Maybe a straight road racing bike might have been a better choice. Like I said an impulse buy.