I'm looking for a decent road bike for under $1000?

[John D]

preferred to be under around 800, for use on trails (paved). Light as possible.

 

[Nitebloodx]

go to japan for a price like that. or to www.oldlazybikes.com

 

[Edward W]

Try Performance Bike.com and look at the Hybrids or the Scattante road bikes. I am sure you can find one there for about what you want to pay. Buying a used bike on craigslist is catch as catch can..you never know what youre getting...could be a lemon. If you are spending upwards of $1k then buy NEW!

 

[intrepidfae]

When hunting for a bike, I usually start with Giant as a basis for comparison. They have a reputation for delivering bikes that are good values for the price. The Defy 3 bike is right at the low end of your price range. The Defy 2 is at the upper end.

HTH