I would like to add, that if you are new and a little mechanically inclined/common sense. And wouldn't mind adjusting a derailer etc then at 100$ you can buy a decent entry level bike. You will have to buy a quality seat but beyond that , a little tinkering and tuning of the spokes(I even had to adjust my handle bars) you can be riding a comfortable ride. I will agree with previous posts of low quality assembly. My rims touched the breaks and I had to adjust and true the spokes before I started riding. I've now ridden it over a 100 miles and i am very pleased with my bike. I am a very experienced rider and my previous bikes have been 2 treks and 2 ralieghs. The Mongoose paver is a light aluminum bike for 100$. You can't beat the value if you're willing to deal with the mechanics. The 7 speed single shifter is decent for casual city commuting. very steep hills would be a chore on this bike. I recommend it