I live in NJ... Thanks for all the info guys. I'll start scouting Craigslist more readily and try to come up with something from there. Im just trying to get into the sport and dont have $1200 to drop on a bike. Im trying to do it as cheap as possible, which I know is never a good way to start anything; but thats why im here, so I can learn and at least pick something up that will last me until I can drop serious coin.