Who is CSN? If they are a big box discounter like WM you don't get ANY customer service or repair service. The Paver is a decent bike for the money and has been my top recommendation for someone that needed a decent bike for the money. However I wouldn't expect to buy one and ride off on it without having it checked out by someone that is a capable cycle mechanic. NONE of the big box stores hire bike mechanics to set up their bicycles properly.

I don't know where you live but Target has a couple of models that aren't a bad deal for the price. Then there is always used via CL or a bike co-op.

Do you have any bike oriented friends or neighbors that could help you out?

Aaron