ok so now after taking into consideration the last 2 comments im leaning towards buying a bike off bikesdirect

i like cycling but i do not need all the bells and whistles i just want to be able to be able to make it to seattle decently.

someone recommended this one for a little more

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...ington3_IX.htm

what do you guys think?

your input would be awesome!

thank again everyone!!

Ray