Tephras using Columbus Zona tubing start at A$2,395. With the high zoot air hardening steels they're A$2,635. ( frame only ). But hey, you know, I have been known to consider mate's rates. =)

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Second hand is a good way to go if you're just getting into the roadie thing. They're usually not thrashed like mountainbikes are, and sometimes on ebay or in the trading post you can find some unbelieveable deals.