I was exactly in your shoes last year, sold all my bikes to pay rent while finishing senior year. I regret it, but I bought a bikesdirect bike and it was awesome for me while going to college. I now have a sweet bike and making great money. I am gonna sell the vent noir for 300 + shipping, it's all yours if ya want it, it'll take a rack too! comes with look pedals, ISM saddle and cateye computer! This time in your life will soon pass and it will pay off, I promise!