Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
Quick look at NC craigslist says pretty nice carbon bikes at ~$1000. Availability like tomorrow. Always have at least 2 bikes. I'm seriously impecunious, yet have 3 singles and a tandem, boxes full of spares. Except for the tandem rear, all wheels compatible. I just rode RAMROD on a '99 carbon Trek. Worked just fine.
If I was going to head up to the RTP area, I'd probably just rent a bike for a week. I could probably find something reasonably rideable up there. I am a pretty average sized guy. I'm just not inclined to rush into a used bike purchase. There are actually 2 for sale in the county that I live in.
dave