Originally Posted by
Morphy
Is there an idiots guide on here (link) where I can sift through some stuff and get some idea without asking to many basic questions?
This is very old, but will help to get you oriented:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...tickies-linked. Scroll down to "Bikes and Riding" and "Bike Buying".
In general, get an idea as to what kind of riding you want to do - it sounds like a hybrid or a mountain bike with slick (i.e., smooth) tires is your best bet.