[bike] found something on craigslist, does it look like a good option?

[kj]

Oh come on guys, even Sheldon Brown says frame material has little effect on ride quality:

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-materials.html

I like steel too, but aluminum has its advantages. I've also learned to trust carbon parts. They're not as fragile as people think (torque wrenches are a good idea for assembly, seriously). And talk about a smooth ride. I agree though that damage to an aluminum frame is more serious than for a steel frame. I wouldn't ride a dented aluminum frame (mountain bike, at least). Course, steel full-suspension mountain bikes are pretty hard to come by. kj.