I want to get a roadie to start commuting back and forth to school with. But, i don't want to spend too much money on it, i've been looking through craigslist and most of the bikes on there are going for 1974 schwinns going for $180.

I did see a 2008 bianchi pista going for $350, is that a good price? and it's a fixed gear, i want a multi gear, is it possible that i can change it to a multi gear bike?


and one more question

can you ride a road bike through the grass? on my way to school i take a short cut, and i cut through the park, will i still be able to do that with a road bike and the tires?

Please help guys, this will be my first bike and i don't want to f*** up too badly