Hi all,

I'm a total newbie to bikes and this forum. So, hi! I'd like to start biking more and have to give the one I borrowed back this week. So my first step is to buy a new bike. I saw this ad on craigslist, and I like that she lives around the corner from me and I could grab it today if I test ride it and it feels good.

I want to use the bike for commuting to work in Chicago on city roads and on the bike path, and as a primary mode of getting around. The idea is to get some exercise and save a few bucks. I hear this is the right type of bike, but I'd like to know thoughts on the make and value. I'm 5'6" so also wondering if the frame is the right size.

What do you think of the bike? The basics are...
- $250
- Gary Fisher
- 2006
- Ridden for 1 year, recently tuned up
- Color: Metallic Blue and Metallic Warm Silver
- Frameset: 20" Silver Series aluminum hybrid, RST CT Free C6 | 50mm travel
- Saddle: Bontrager Webspring Comfort w/3M reflective cover
- Seatpost: Alloy suspension

Here is a picture. She says in the picture it's a man's bike but hers is a ladies'. Any thoughts would be much appreciated! Thank you!