Originally Posted by
mcours2006
For that budget you won't be able to get anything decent buying new. However, you might be able to get something half decent used if you are in a more metropolitan area. You could maybe get a bike from Walmart for $200. What's your location? Folks around here love shopping for bikes, especially with someone else's money.

I'm a huge craigslist fan! However, I (obviously) don't quite know what I'm looking for. I'm in the Pittsburgh area, and would definitely appreciate some shopping help!