Originally Posted by
johnj2803
I have a question, I bought my bike at walmart for $80. I am happy. I learned. I tested the waters. I still want to bike. Let us say my wheels need replacing and i want good tires. they cost about $20-$30 each i think... I am better off buying a new bike at my LBS right?
Depends. Can you afford to? Then probably yes. If you're spending almost as much on new tires as the bike was new, then what are you going to do as other parts need replacement? For commuting, I'd save up $500 or so and get something like this:
http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/hybrid/misceo-11/
If you can't afford to, then buy new tires, but get the cheapest ones you can find at a bike shop. They should be about $15 each, at least around here. They'll last plenty long enough for you to save up for another bike and you won't notice the difference from the $30 tires.