Very low cost bike needed....

[txred9876]

I really want a "real" road bike but need to go test drive a few this weekend at the bike store.

I do not have a lot of money to say the least and I may need to try and get something (at least to get through this first tri in may) and then save for something better.

If I had 900 I would jump on this deal but at this point I think I had better stay closer to 500 or under. I still need to get clothing to wear.

tina

[Possegal]

Not a "real" road bike, but here is what my niece got last year. I had never heard of these bikes until folks on this board were raving about them. My niece had a big old honkin' heavy comfort bike and we needed something a little more manageable for hills on a charity ride she was planning to do with the family. Her big financial goal was "no comma". She loves this bike. Yes it is a bit heavier than mine, but she rides it just fine and it is a really lovely looking bike!

http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik...a/09_coda.html

[Aggie_Ama]

Since you are in Austin Craigslist is a great resource. I don't know any bike shops that sell much used, but I only go to a few I like.

Bicycle Sport Shop has a fantastic selection although $500 might be close on a road bike but maybe doable, I would check it out.

Austin Tri Cyclist usually has some sort of beginners bikes and have a woman co-owner, might look there.

Jack and Adam's is another good resource, I think I found a Felt when I was looking for a commuter in the $600 price range, so not far off your mark.

[Aggie_Ama]

Also this weekend Mellow Johnny's is having their Spring Sale, not sure what they might have but it could be worth a look because the flyer said road bikes.

Bicycle Sport Shop has theirs next weekend and always has good deals on clothes if you can't find one on bikes.

Some people hate the idea of REI but they do have a good selection of a lot of price points. Might be worth looking there?

[Triskeliongirl]

check out the classifieds in the southwest cycling news, a joint monthly publication of the austin cycling association and the san antonio wheelmen.

[Possegal]

Amanda is making me want to go to Austin and bike shop.

[txred9876]

I have "rented" my friends cannondale dual assault hybrid (the one I had been riding). I have it until after the race for now. (I might be able to buy it.... not sure)

It is a start..... and much easier then trying to find something in the next 8 weeks.

I did put different pedals on it to match the shoes I got for spin class.

Now I can concentrate on getting ready for the race and do more computer homework and find out what kind of bike I really want before going and buying one. I can also save my pennies!!!

Tina