EDIT: I did some further research and found a few threads with customers' opinions on this store. I will decide whether or not to risk it with them. In the mean time, could you guys simply give me your opinion on this model from them? What do you think about it? Thanks!

[Original Thread]

Hello there,
I am in the market for a bicycle (school commuter - 25 miles both ways daily + weekend riding), and after shopping at local bike shops, I think that the best solution for me is a mid-end Hybrid (none of the seat-struts and shaped handlebars + decent components).

I was looking at an issue of "Bicycling Magazine" at the gym today, and I noticed an ad of a store known as www.bikesdirect.com which claims to have great prices on high quality bicycles. I checked it out, and I like the website layout, and there's a nice section dedicated to Hybrids right here.

What do you guys think of the Hybrids offered there? Has anyone ever purchased from that online store? Any experience? My budget is $400-600... depends.

Thank you in advance for the help!

-Walter