road bike for price range of $500-$600

[Trek420]

..... what the heck is carbon wrapped aluminum anyway. Seems like something just to trick people to me....

Schwinn from Wally World is worlds away from Schwinn from an authorised LBS. Want Schwinn in that price range with full service?

http://www.schwinnbike.com/products/...ail.php?id=606

Want something higher end? Look for last years makes and models, or get used from a reputable source.

You gals know I like steel, I'm not sure I trust my dental work to carbon, I know many lust after the stuff. There's nothing wrong with innexpensive bikes, I looooove $250.00 commuter.

Carbon FORKS I looked at cost twice that. I'm sorry, no cheap carbon for me, too risky.

Subliminal hint, I'm surprised everyone doesn't ride one of the flat bar road bikes. I know I want one.