so it seems that most of the used bikes I've considered are still at the $1000 - $1200 range. Which I can get a new bike for if I wait.
I've expanded my search for a new bike a bit and I found LBS that have the following in stock:
- Norco Section A2 - $1299
- Cannondale Synapse Tiagra - $1600
- Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3 - $1200
- Sensa Romanga Disc Tiagra - $1350
I really do like the look of Canyon Endurance AL Disc 6.0, but sadly it won't be available until later this year or in the winter.
The other thing a LBS mentioned was to select a frameset and if they have all the components, they could build a bike in a week or so and would still be around $1500ish. Is that too much of a task for a first proper road bike?
So far, the Norco seems like the best value for money! It's a couple hours away, but it's brand new!