Originally Posted by
noglider
Spoken like a well-seasoned expert! (I realize you're new to this, but you've amassed a lot of knowledge quite quickly.)
Thanks noglider. I still have a lot to learn, but I'm having a great time doing it.
To the OP: All the suggestions so far are right on in my limited experience. I think almost all the bikes I've obtained have been from CL, garage sales or newspaper classifieds. I don't remember who said it on here, but if there are no bikes at a garage sale, ask if they have any they want to sell.