Originally Posted by njkayaker

List price is US$570.

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes...v/navigator30/

1-2km is a tiny, tiny distance for bicycling. Almost anything would work for those distances.

This particular bike might not be the best choice for longer rides (like 40km) but it would work.

If it fits, the price is good, and it's in good shape, I'd say try it. You might be able to talk down the price a bit too.

If your interest in cycling becomes greater, you might find that this won't work for you as well as another bike.

But you should be able to sell it for something, if you want something different later, and you will have learned more about what would be better for you. (Think of it as a cheap rental instead of a "lifetime" purchase.)