Hi Everyone!

I've been lurking for awhile - finally decided to make my first post.

I"ve been bike shopping for awhile and know what I want generally - a roadbike with a carbon fork that I could eventually complete some centuries on... I've been riding an upright, heavy townie like bike. I want something faster and lighter. Through the local bike club someone is letting me borrow, with the option of buying, a Giant OCR3 - I think it is 4 years old or so, from my research it is an entry level bike, and has had quite a few miles already put on it. On the other hand, I have just received some long over due money from Uncle Sam and really like the Specialized Dolce Sport (http://www.specialized.com/ja/en/bc/...enuItemId=9721) and the Giant Avail 1 (http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...ed/3881/36262/).

I am in the social work field, and there fore do not make much money. I don't know when I will have this amount of money available again to buy a nice bike.

Question, should I go with the used or new?

Will my money be well spent on a nicer, newer bike?

I have loved biking for years, but took a several year hiatus due to wrist problems, so I have no concern about losing interest in riding anytime soon.

Can I still do what I want on the used bike?

Thanks!