Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
Where are you going to park it overnight?
If you're going to have to leave it outside all the time, I'd think hard about just getting a semi-disposable POS. Next summer you won't even have to figure a way to transport it home.
My recommendation too.
I haven't had to live on a college campus in quite a few years but I still do work at a lot of them. General observation: Lock it up with a decent lock. Park it in the middle of the pack. Ride something that is comfortable, durable, but not flashy. Something from Target/Kmart/Walmart with basic gears and no suspension.
I am sure there are bike co-ops/kitchens in the Austin area, hit them up. Also check with the university and find out what they do with abandoned bikes at the end of the year. In several cases they may be for sale in a thrift shop environment.
Aaron
