I'm looking to buy a 2nd bike (going to the country this year and it's too much to schlep my bike back and forth every weekend). Looking to spend $600, give or take $200-300. I think I want a racing bike (my current bike is a hybrid-Giant Roam 3-better for NY streets).
1) Do any experts out there know if a racing bike is OK for biking to/from/in the mountains (basically streets and paths I think)?
2)Anybody know of any good deals? I know the past few years South Shore Bicycle (Woodmere) had 25% off coupons but I don't get that coupon book anymore (actually I don't recall which of the many local papers and coupon books it was advertised in. Maybe online.). Anybody know if they have a deal this year and if yes, where I could find the coupon? If not, any other good bike stores (my past two bikes I got from Oceanside Cycle who is excellent but very expensive) that have good deals?
TIA