Originally Posted by cm11599ps

I'm interested in buying a new bike to commute to work about 5 miles. I'd like a new one but am open to a used craigs list bike if I come across a good deal. The only problem is that I really don't know my donkey from my elbow when it comes to bikes since I'm just starting out.

If I provide my local Craigs List ads would you guys be interested in telling me if something is a good deal or not? Anything I should be looking out for on a used bike?