new to the city, new to road bikes

[GoldieE46]

Hi everyone,
I am new to Washington and also new to the road bikes. Coming from MI, I always had MTB and I love them but… I started riding to work and doing so on a MTB in the city is no fun. I’ve been checking out the local ads and found a bike that has my interest but not really sure if it’s worth the money. He is asking $550 for it. So i need your help fellow bikers.
Here is what the seller says about the bike:

Bianchi Veloce, made in Italy.

-Campagnolo Veloce 9 speed drivetrain
-3T Stem & bars
-Selle Italia Flite saddle
-Mavic CXP33 rear wheel w/ Campy hub
-FIR (Italy) front wheel with Campy hub

The bike was just serviced with new shift/brake cables, chain, cassette, and Fizik bar-tape. Frame is made of Dedacciai steel, 63cm seat tube, 34″ standover. Great for some 6’2″+.

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Cheers,
GoldieE46

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[GoldieE46]

@dbb 147126 wrote:

If you are willing to consider a hybrid, Bike and Roll sells off some of their inventory every fall. Last year, the sale began in late October.

Are you saying that a bike tour/rental place sells off their inventory? How do you find about the sale?

[dbb]

@GoldieE46 147128 wrote:

Are you saying that a bike tour/rental place sells off their inventory? How do you find about the sale?

Here is the announcement for last year’s sale

http://bikeandrolldc.com/annual-bike-sale/

Seems to occur every fall

FYI – I am in no way associated with the rental company

[bobco85]

@dbb 147130 wrote:

Here is the announcement for last year’s sale

http://bikeandrolldc.com/annual-bike-sale/

Seems to occur every fall

FYI – I am in no way associated with the rental company

Thanks for the tip! My brother is looking for bikes for himself and his wife, so it looks promising.

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