I found my first road bike on Craigslist. LBS didn't have anything small enough in stock for me to test ride at the time that I was looking, and this listing for a beautiful little red bike showed up.

I ended up with a wonderful bike and some new friends. The bike was a custom Rodriguez, the owner had to stop riding b/c of health problems. Had many miles on it but was also very well cared-for.

The bike has since been stolen
but I still have the friends.