If you want a road bike... it's going to be hard to find a new one for under $500-$600.

You can look at used bikes, but honestly... they tend to be almost as much as a new one... but MANY years old... and then you have to search and search for one that fits you just right. Your options are limited at that point.

I know it's PAINFUL to pay $500+ for a bike... and you aren't even sure if you will stick with it. Trust me, I had that same struggle.

Well, I bought my bike in October 2004 for $600, and I have ridden 2,700 miles on it, and I am still going strong! I put 450 miles on it last month alone!

Think about this... you have probably spent up to $600 on entertainment (eating out, movies, books, etc.) in the past 2 years. Well, you can $600 for 2 years PLUS... of enjoyment on a bike.

I think if you look and find a bike that you really love, that you will find that you won't give up as quickly as you think you might.