Originally Posted by
virtualmonger
I am on high school right now, and planning to buy a road bike to be able to go to school. My school is like 15 miles from my house.
Could you give me any tips on buying a good bike that lasts? Also, (if it is allowed in this forum) maybe suggest me some affordable online choices? If it matters, I live in Georgia.
Georgia the country or Georgia, USA? (It does make a difference.....)
If in the USA, i'd scour the craigslistings near/around where you live and find a high-quality used bike that fits you well.
If in Georgia the country, 1st - your English skills are good; 2nd - buy as good quality as you can in sizes where you can easily obtain replacement parts.
ETA:
I forgot bikesdirect as suggested by CliffordK - that's probably where you will find the best quality/price ratio.