Hi everyone,

I am a university student who is looking for a cheap commuter bike for next year. My buddy just got a single speed from Vilano, and he is pretty happy with it. Currently I am trying to decide between a Vilano Edge and a bike from Big Shot. Now I know that all of you are going to tell me these are crap but please spare me the trouble. I know they are heavy, I know they are no name parts. I only need to commute to classes at University, about 10 minutes each way, and bike around town for general stuff. I really don't plan on riding any triathlon distances. Also these bikes are not absolutely terrible, just because they're not $2000 carbon fiber road bikes. I would like some genuine advice on which one you think would be better, or suggestions for other bikes around this price with reasons why they are better.

I really like the bullhorn handle bars on both, and the steel and single speed will really be beneficial around campus when it inevitably get beat on.

Thank you very much

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