Originally Posted by
RaleighSport
Get a reliable beater for 30-80 bucks, if the paint/bike looks real nice, add some spray paint and scuff up some stuff! Definitely get the u-lock anyways.
Here's an example of a bike for sale in PDX:
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/2598589176.html
Crazy expensive for a mid-level bike, that's almost
30 years old. Why NOT buy something brand new for 30 bucks more?