Originally Posted by
tjspiel
Just curious. Why do you need two bikes?
If you have a budget in mind that will help narrow down the choices. Is there a lot of stuff you would need to bring along with on your commute or is it just you pretty much? Is there a particular type of bike that you're interested in or ones that you'd feel more comfortable on?
I'm assuming 9 miles is one way. If so then it's a medium/longish commute. Not too long by any means but you would be spending 40 minutes to an hour on the bike depending on how many intersections there are, how fast you ride, etc. The longer the commute, the more bike choice makes a difference. It's still short enough that you could ride pretty much anything but you might be happier on a bike designed more for longer distances.
Buying two because I have to get my girlfriend one as well and we wan't a hybrid. She is closer its like 2 miles to her school. Price range is 250 - 300. I have found a few on craigslist that I like. I don't know if there is a specific type, style, or brand to get. I'm honestly as lost as i could ever be. This is were i'm confused about hybrid and road.