Not being sure about which bike will be right for you is a common question. The statement the gentleman
made about test riding a bike and not being sure you like it, so go buy a Wally Mart bike was foolish ( although you can ride it for a couple months then return it with proof of purchase ) LOL. Here is what I did, but I do not
recommend this to you, since you have already stated you know nothing about bikes, but I bought and sold
around 20 last year off Craigslist looking for just that right one, but I DO know something about bikes, and never
lost a penny on any of them, and can build one from frame up. Craigslist can be a huge blessing for trying
different bikes out for a couple of months instead of rides at the bike shop, but it is a very dog eat world also,
plenty of people trying to rip you off, so you would need to know what things cost, and what kind of condition
there in, I was shocked at some of the things I seen people trying to sell. The bike I recommended for you is
marketed as a Hybrid, Giant Roam 1 and it really is a great multi purpose bike, decent components, could
double as a light XC riding bike, street bike, commuter, and will not break the bank at 579.00 dollars, has one
draw back, it is a little on the heavy side, but Solid and still very fast on the road. The tires that come on it are multi
purpose also, but can easily be changed to just about anything once you have decided on what you like best, I liked
the tires so much, that I went out and bought a set. LOL Would have bought the bike on spot, but was going to take
4 months to get a Large in. I seen the bike in early 2010 and it is a 2011 model. But just keep doing your home work,
and you will find the right one. Link http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...11/7244/43949/ I ended up finding out that a Hardtail MTB was better suited for my riding
style.


Richard