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NASHBAR TOURE M/T – $175 (clifton park) Good looking tourer. Nashbar makes decent house branded stuff. Worth it if you need a touring bike, and it fits you.
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A lot of people I know ask me what bikes to get so I’ll do one of these every once in a while as a public service.
PANASONIC SPORT 500 – $65 (Albany) Not the best bike, but a complete bike and the seller is negotiable.
Jamis Coda Sport 21.5 IN (54 CM) - [...]
Decent deal for a tall person, 58cm Fuji Track on Craigslist.