Originally Posted by TCNJ2UofM
I commute 3 miles each way to my college, almost every day. I'm just using this bike until I can find something a little better.
I don't know much about this bike, except that a local tire store was selling it for $20 and it's pretty sound mechanically (I'll at least be able to salvage $20 worth of stuff off of it when I get a better bike). It has fenders, a rack (which seems to be in pretty good shape), a head light and tail light that run off a generator that feeds off the tires, about a dozen reflectors (including one on each end of the handlebars) and a bell (which is invaluable to someone who enjoys eliciting strange looks from others).
My daughter used a very similiar Anabella Bicycle for commuting greater distances. I bought it second hand for $10 in Germany, only it was equipped with a Sachs 3 speed coaster brake hub. I would think this sort of bike is ideal for a 3 mile commute and parking on a college campus. What would a "better bike" do for you except increase the liklihood of theft and set you back some additional dollars?
You've got a keeper now, enjoy it.