Hello all.
I have hemmed and hawed and now I have made up my mind. I want to buy a used road bike. My budget is $400 but I would like to keep the price under $300 if that is possible. I live in South Florida and I have been checking the Craig's list and it seems like there are some decent bikes for around $300. The brands I like are Trek and Canondale. What other brands should I consider? Is my price point realistic? I really don't care if the bike is older as long as the owner take care of it. I am thinking that aluminum is a must.
In terms of frame size, I am 6'2" with a 33.5" inseam. Based on several charts\graphs, etc (none seem to be consistent) I figure I need a bike that is 58cm minimum up to 62cm. Here is one of the charts I am looking at:
http://bicycling.about.com/od/howtor...ike_sizing.htm
I plan to use the bike for mostly for exercise but I may race at some point. Nothing too serious. Exercise is the primary function.
Any advice? Thanks