Hi Everyone,

I've been reading threads for the past few days trying to figure out what kind of bike I should get for my needs and would like to ask for some advice.

I live in a hilly area (central arkansas) and would like to get a bike to commute to school (8 miles away) and just ride the bike trails and run errands around town.

I'm on a tight budget so nothing above $500. Really nothing above $300 would be nice. First, I was thinking of getting something vintage, to save some cash and get a solid bike. I really like the looks of older raleigh 3's, schwinn's, and the old english 3 speeds, but I'm not sure it would be that practical for hills and speed. I would like some gears though.

Isn't there something vintage that collectors aren't buying?

Someone is selling a Bridgesone MB3 on http://littlerock.craigslist.org/bik/2408665781.html craigslist, but again that would be only SS. I'm pretty sure that I would need some gears for the hills.

I'm open to any ideas, especially from others who live in hilly areas.