Torn between two bikes
Hello, I'm relatively new to the commuting side of the cycling world, meaning I only really biked 1-2 times a month whenever I got bored but now I'm looking at commuting multiple times a week and I decided I should upgrade from my very low cost fixed gear. I've had my eye on a 2008 specialized allez elite in my area that I found on Craigslist, it seems to be in very good condition and costs 310$ (including a free helmet) but I've also been looking at a 1999 Cannondale T700 which was also said to be in excellent condition and cost 325$ (including shipping since it isn't in my area). I was wondering as a person with very little mechanical skill aside from replace an inner tube lol which would be a better option? Or would a brand new bike be better for a newbie like me? Since I'm new to this website I can't post the URLS but can anyone familiar with these bikes provide insight?
Also I'm trying to stay around the 300$ mark.
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