I just need a simple bike recommendation. You can recommend a model, but it's probably better to recommend me a type or forward me some kind of link.

I am a 20 year old college student. I'm not a bike enthusiast, nor am I super athletic...just healthy. I'm looking to start biking to my classes (especially since I totaled my car XD), but class is about 2.5 miles(4km) to my apartment.

The terrain is kinda hilly here. Usually not any super steep hills, but they're are basically big gradual hills everywhere.


I know nothing about bikes. Hardly anything about gear ratios and such so I am looking for information, links and recommendations on buying a bicycle and commuting on hilly terrain.


My budget is tight, I am just commuting to school so I'm looking for a comfortable ride.

Thank you.

*Update* Added Info:
I am 20 year male. I myself am small, 5'4" (164cm) about 125lb in weight (I wear like a size 26"-28" pants if that helps you picture how small I am).

Living near downtown Raleigh, NC. (roads, slightly hill, slightly populated..between 1-2million people in the area).