Originally Posted by
ShallowJam
So I'm about to start graduate studies in a new city and will no longer live within walking distance of campus. I was thinking about getting a new bike. I'm not sure what my budget is a this point.
My advice is not to spend more for a campus bike than you'd be comfortable losing if it gets stolen. If you want another, nicer bike for recreational rides and you have a secure place to store it, that's different.