Advice on my first road bike

[Strangebrew]

I'm interested in getting a road bike for commuting. I'm currently using my mountain bike and this will be my first road bike.

Unfortunately I only have about 250 to spend on it so I have been looking for used bikes on craigslist.

I am interested in the univega this guy has for sale and was wondering if anyone could let me know if its a decent deal?

2 Awesome Road bikes-Univega GranTorismo, Raleigh Capri. Cr-Mo, (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/1445624990.html)

[Bobo 1949]

Old bikes, very old bikes. Can't tell what kind of running gear is installed on either one. Don't know the cost. Don't know your "rough" size needs. Finally, if you are buying a bike to commute, buy a commuter bike, not a road bike. Road bikes aren't good for commuting.

[BluesDawg]

If the Univega is a touring bike as stated, it should have attachment points for at least a rear rack and probably fenders. Assuming the bike is in good condition (which is very possible with the Suntour components) and assuming the bike fits you (this is the most important factor), it could be a very fine commuter.

It should be worth taking a look. If you have a more experienced friend who could go with you to see the bike, that would help a lot.

[BluesDawg]

some research:


My univega gran turismo - Bike Forums (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=496945)

CC Bicycle Gallery: Rob Markwardt's Univega Gran Turismo (http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2007/cc387-robmarkwardt1007.html)

Univega Gran Turismo - Internet Bike Database (http://ibikedb.net/bikes/20957-univega-gran-turismo)