Kind of a side note with regard to obtaining a bike through Craigslist. Just be on the lookout for ‘trolls’ who aren’t really selling anything, but instead are scammers “selling” nothing, or maybe defective merchandise. I’ve bought and sold stuff on CL…and it can be a good source. But for every item bought or sold, I’ve had to deal with the riffraff. It really makes me give serious consideration whether or not I want to use that platform. If you’re on Facebook…check into the FB Marketplace for your community. You get scammers there too, but it doesn’t seem to be quite as bad (at least not in my area). And, on FB, it’s a little easier to vet the sellers…i.e. you can look for mutual acquaintances and ask about the seller’s reputation. Also…just want to reemphasize what Argo said about getting a non-tri bike and modifying it for your entry-level ride. — Dan