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Stay away from wal mart crap bikes. Better off with a used good bike as a heavy steel walmart anchor. My wife has an older giant comfort and I have a low end cannondale( American made) mountain hard tale. Both are lighter than my daughters 20" walmart.

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:tu. Sent a pm back.

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http://www.bikesdirect.com/

These guys make bikes with leftover components from good bike companies. They then slap a frame on them and you get discount prices. The frame might say Motobecane, but it has the same components as a Trek, Cannondale, Specialized etc. You might pay $200 for what would be a $400 bike with a pretty name on it. :2
Otherwise, used is the way to go! :tu

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That Motobecane carbon frame for $495, now that is a deal! I am sure it's made in Asia, but cares at that price. Many finer frames are made there too. The only thing "made in italy" is the "made in italy" sticker lol...

If you want to get into a road bike, proper fitting is very important. The top tube length and stand-over height being most critical. If it is a used bike, make sure they fork has enough length to get the handlebar stem to the correct drop. If it is too low, you have an uncomfortable ride, that is for sure.

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Here she is.

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Jamis, and specialized are the road an TT bikes that I have. They both are great.

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bobby, Thats a nice bike. He will like that one if he rides it.

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just hoping it is the right size. If it is I will buy it.:tu Thanks Bobby.

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The right fit will make it MUCH more comfortable. I got fit for my road bike, and I don't find the seat all that painful, honestly. :) I ride a Trek, BTW.

Bobby's bike does look like a nice ride.