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whereRI - ebay. and whatever the equivalent of craigslist is over there. get 2x as much for your money, mate.
i got one of these:
for $650. would have probably cost $2200 new.
look for a decent frame from a good company or a good builder, and a decent gruppo. shimano 105 or better is good.
don't fret about spoke count on the wheels - that is nonsense.
most importantly, test-ride whatever you are going to buy. the fit of the bike, especially the frame size, matters more than the model of the bike itself. on the flip side, you can retrofit a new stem/handlebar/saddle onto any bike to make it fit perfectly - remember that too - but the frame size you're stuck with.
happy riding!
- thanks for the advice!********
- what are some of the good frame builders?********
- all the big names will be fine - cannondale, specialized, trek/gary fisher, orbea, etc.********
- basically, if they sell it at a physical bike store, it's probably fine.********
- then there are a ton of independent small builders that know their shit, but their bikes will probably be $$$$********
- ted wojcik is one - my bike is one of his (:
http://www.tedwojcik…********
- thanks for the advice!