I checked with the shipping and it's more than the price of the entire bike there! in the end the arun costs more but you have to consider this...... with the arun are you really getting around $300 bucks worth of a bike?? because most of the cost was actually shipping cost, and compare that to a multi speed citizen for a lower "overall" price which also comes with all the bells and whistles.

With the 6 speeds it'll help alot with a novice cyclist and with the extra money saved you should take that citizen directly to a bike shop for a full tune up before you ride it then at least you'll get the best ride from it.

hope this helps with your decision.

one thing I want to know though, is that arun bike actually made in japan? also looked at some pics and the rear seems to be running on a hub brake for cleaniness. it's a neat bike though if it's made from japan, and probably try pick one up if I ever go visit later this october . I like unique stuff like this and it looks like one might be able to at least change the rear sprocket if they're trying to go a little faster since the front is dictated by the chain cover.