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Originally Posted by fundmark19
I have no idea what should be looking for though that is the issue. Apparently I am very out of the loop on what makes a good bike now a days. Since I am trying to sell my old norco 4hun and I doubt I could give it away at this point
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Kijiji and Pink bike are good places for used roadbikes. My youngest son just bought a used full carbon Trek in pristine shape for $ 700.00 off Pink Bike
1st think to do is determine your frame size. I'm 6'1" and ride a 56 cm. My oldest son is 5'10" and has a 54 cm., but could fit the 52 cm. his brother bought.
Stick to the bigger manufacturers ( such as Trek, Giant, Specialized, Cannondale) Even their lower end bikes have good frames, it's the components that are cheaper. Most bikes will have Shimano components (shifters, derailleurs, brakes), most commonly the following (in order of lower quality to higher) : Sora, Tiagra, 105, Ultegra, Dura-Ace)
Even the lower end stuff is pretty decent, and will definitely be a huge upgrade to what you're used to. Besides, you can always upgrade the components in the future. There is a pretty good market for that out there (see Pink Bike).
If you run across something and you're not sure, I'd be more than happy to give my humble opinion.