Best Road Bicycle? 10 points!?

[Mathmatical Accuracy]

I am looking to spend roughly $100 on a road bicycle (i.e. It will be always rode on a paved surface). What is the best buy?

 

[LymeW]

You should try to buy one for around $50-$75, then take it to a shop for a tune up which will run you around $25+parts. That way you'll spend your $100, and have a trustworthy bike in the end.

 

[wle atlanta]

you may find an old ten speed that weighs 30 lbs

unless you wait 100 years

then you may find a light newish cheap one

wle.

 

[bob a]

Look on ebay or Craig's list locally or try Goodwill or Salvation Army. For $100 you don't get to pick one out.

 

[Jennifer S]

For $100, used is definitely the way to go. I'd see if your city has a bike co-op and get it there. If you don't have a co-op I'd start trolling craigslist for a vintage Japanese bike (Nishiki, Miyata, Panasonic). Also I see vintage Raleighs and Motobecanes reasonably priced on craigslist all the time.