well REI is having there 20% off member promo right now. Should be anything 20% off. Just need to be a member. I usually buy a bigger ticket item with the coupon.
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthr...id=0&t=2942009

I hear you on the $650. I test drove a Trek 6000 MSRP $750 (guy wanted $500 used, still looked new) and it was slightly better than my Specialized. To be honest i came from kmart bikes and never knew of bike shops until a couple yrs ago. And before that my friends' lower end REI bike felt smooth but those bike shops are the good stuff, but pricey. Craigslist FTW though.....