First road/racing bike - What to get at an affordable price?

[robinsoni99]

I want to get a road/racing bike to get to college and back 6 days a week ... its cycling about 15miles or so each day. Ive seen a couple of bikes, but my budget is around £200 - 250 so i know i'm going to be getting the cheapest of whats going ... but what are good bikes for this price?

 

[ninjaslim]

None - buy secondhand

 

[laziali]

None - buy secondhand

+1 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

[unsheath]

^ what they said. Ebay is always flooded with bikes from people who purchased brand new and rode it less than 5 times. Also, if you're in London, make sure you get a Gold Rated lock like a Kyptonite and insurance if you plan to have it in public places.