Originally Posted by
no1mad
Since you're working full time, going to school full time, and doing side jobs for the school and the LBS, you aren't going to have too much extra time to spend in the saddle to warrant a truly nice rig.
I disagree. This means he's constantly going from place to place, and has no time for a broken part or popped tire. His bike needs to be bulletproof and reliable (which is why I'd recommend looking for an IGH bike)