I am looking for a new Road Bike?

I don't know too much about Road Bike quality although I am an avid rider. I came across this one on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...
and was wondering if it is worth what they are asking and if it is a good bike. I will be riding to Georgia from southern Florida later next month and want to be sure I have a bike to handle that and more. Thanks in advance!

Well it's an old bike and well worn. BUT if in good riding condition and you're certain it fits you it'd be a good deal at $200+ship. At $300+ship it would still be an OK deal.

Note that a tune up is needed. Are you able to do basic bike maintenance? If so your good to go.

A couple things to ask the seller:
1. Does everything work as it should, if not what and why.
2. Are the wheels true with no dents and in good shape
3. What's the tire wear.
4. Does it ride straight - no pulling to the side.
5. There are several replacement parts - the shifters (mis matched) ft derailleur maybe the crank. Ask why. All the parts are good quality it just depends on the wear.

Even if everything is in order you may need a chain. The brake pads look good. The drive train will need a good cleaning. Just be careful if those shifters don't work well or the wheels are in bad shape they can cost $$$ to replace.

I bought my Cannondale R4000 off EBay 1.5 years ago and the deal turned out great.

Good luck

The Cannondales are really good frames. Although this one looks "pretty" in the photos, I think it has lots of miles on it. I am guessing this because there is such a mixture of parts on it. It has an 8 spd cassette with a 9 speed front derailleur (I question if they are compatible--ask the seller) Also there is a dura ace shifter on one side and ultegra on the other. These are both high end, but why have two different ones. It sounds like you are not exactly a gear head, so I would suggest you get something much newer. Look for any road bike with Shimano Tiagra, shimano 105, ultegra, etc. They usually come on bikes $900 and up. You will be surprised how many people are selling bikes that they spent a lot of money on a few years ago and only put a few under miles on. They are selling at less than 1/2 original. For you, go with something newer/fewer miles. Happy hunting

Cannondale is a good entry level bike. You might want to also look into www.bikesdirect.com They sell a lot of new entry level bikes too. You also want to make sure you're buying the right size. I've added a link to the article I wrote on bike sizing. Good luck!!

I'd pass on it. Mixed brake levers tells you something. I'd never buy a bike I could'nt sit on...