Originally Posted by
PlatyPius
The "pedal-forward" bikes are great for running to Starbuck's for a Latte, or cruising around the neighbourhood. After 5 miles, I'd be wanting to burn it and drive over it with a truck, though. The pedals are right below the saddle on all other bikes (except 'bents, of course) for a reason. Climbing even the slightest of hills on a PF style bike sucks. Really sucks.
The exception here is the
Rans crank forwards. They are friggin' uphill rockets. Really. They go for about $600-700 used, a bit out of the OP's budget.