Originally Posted by wrk101

If you like Trek, you should be able to pick up a nice 80s vintage model for $250 or less. Or go with one of the myriad of nice Japanese bikes from the 80s: Univega, Miyata, Panasonic, Lotus, etc. Should be able to find one of them for under $200 in clean, ready to ride condition.

A nice 1985 Trek 670 with all Campagnolo Nuovo Record components just sold yesterday on ebay for $160.