Need Advice - First Bike Purchase
 

I've been on craigslist the past few weeks looking to purchase my first road bike and need some advice. About how much is a fair price for this bike? And how do you see it as a commuter bike?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1853325559.html

Steel frame, Ultegra 20spd, FSA, Alex, Conti tires.

Frame: Lugged Steel Bianchi frame (TANGE Steel)
Fork: Bianchi steel cross, threaded steerer, fender eyelets.
Headset: Tange 1” threaded.
Crankset: FSA Compact carbon, ISIS, 50/34 Chainrings, 172.5mm
Bottom Bracket: FSA ISIS
Pedals: Steel platform
Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra FD6600
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra RD6600
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 10-speed
Cassette: Shimano 105, 10-speed, 12-25T
Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace
Hubs: KT Alloy front/ rear hubs – Quick release - Purchased March 28th 2010
Spokes: Stainless
Rims: Alex R-15, 36 Hole, stainless steel spokes.
Tires: Continential Twister Pro 700x37 / Michelin Pro3 race 700x23 2 grey, 1 red
Brakes: Shimano Cantilever brakes.
Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra shifter/ Brake lever.
Handlebar : Icon bar, 26.0mm, 44cm width.
Stem : 1” Threaded + 7 degree, 100mm
Tape/Grip: Bontrager Cork tape – UNWRAPED
Saddle: Turbo Racing, Cromoly Rail
Seat Post: Micro Adjust Aluminum 250mm X 27.2mm Silver Finish.
Sizes : Large (58cm)
Colors: Binachi Teal Green

Too good to be true.

Interesting how the year and model weren't mentioned, just the brand and type (CX). If you check it out, turn that thing upside down and check for the serial number that should be located on the bottom bracket housing. If the seller asks why you are flipping the bike over, just tell 'em you're just checking for any visible cracks in the frame down there. If that S/N is missing or looks like someone tried to scratch it out, odds are that bike is not for sale by the proper owner.