I need bike buying advice. All these craigslist ads are not specific enough. help me

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choose between these!? I need this mostly for riding around and some amateur races.. What's the best deal?
Univega $260: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/bik/1036412059.html
Univega $200: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/bik/1035728918.html
Schwinn Sport $135: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/bik/1035728918.html
Forge $250: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/bik/1034779865.html
Jamis Coda $300: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/bik/1034171394.html
here's the correct link for the schwinn: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/1035099883.html
I'm female and 5'4. I think anywhere between 48 to 50 cm should be ok for me
 
You arent going to win a race on any of these however you could finish a race on any of these and you dont say if you are male or female and if you are male then the first one is best .... and the other three (in order) are for a female and the third is just plain crap. If you get serious about racing then NONE of these will do you any good if you want to win. You could get a $400 07' or 08' schwinn peleton with a Tiagra or Sora group and do more with it than any of these. Or this one: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=26622&subcategory_ID=3040 You also need to get your inseam measured to get the best standover height for the frame you need and you didnt say that either. So for now....NONE of these. Go to your local bike shop and get fitted to a bike that will work best to your needs and dont shop online for a bike since you obviously do not know what you need! We do not need your height, we need your inseam measurement...crotch to floor measurement!
 
Like the adds you are too vague to give a correct answer. These bikes are a wide range of sizes. You need the correct size for a proper fit.
The Schwinn is not the correct link.

Figure out what size frame you need first.

http://www.coloradocyclist.com/bikefit

I would pass on all of those bikes and go to the local bike shop.
 
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