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From: Bozeman
Bikes: 199? Landshark Roadshark, 198? Mondonico Diamond, 1987 Panasonic DX-5000, 1987 Bianchi Limited, Univega... Chrome..., 1989 Schwinn Woodlands, Motobecane USA Record, Raleigh Tokul 2
Bikes direct bikes are fine, but you HAVE TO HAVE bike shop experience to put the bikes together properly. I've ordered and received bikes direct bikes no problem.
Do not go full suspension. Period.
Go to your local bike coop if you have one and look for bikes there. They'll set you up nicely. Otherwise you are much better off buying a used bike off of craigslist in your price range.