Originally Posted by
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If you go with old japanese steel, there is
no way you will be too far off in the start, and you will not have a large expenditure of money already put out on a bike you don't
want to ride any more.
In summation, I always recommend cheap and uncomplicated. Its not hard at all,
almost anything will work! Have fun!

fify
Right on!
But remember, buying used, sometimes requires some mechanical skills to get things right. But that should be requisite for dedicated bike commuters, anyway.