Originally Posted by TheBikeRollsOn

Not republic bikes. I suggest finding an old steel lugged road frame for cheap on craigslist. And order the iro build kit with all the things you will need to get on the road. Build it yourself, you will learn a lot about bikes in the process and it will be much more satisfying. By some sandpaper, primer, and spray paint. Read this http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=222516. Paint it whatever color you wish. Also, you will need a threadless stem adapter. http://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._400002_400204. Also, you will need a wheelset, get a flip flop rear hub. I think people like the maviks or whatever, they are around 150. So you will have a custom bike that you built yourself that will be better than most any of the stock bikes under $500.