Good for you taking charge over your health. Riding has been great for me (along with not eating like an idiot... which I'm prone to). I've dropped 55lbs since November and just bought a new bike now that I've developed some more specific cycling interests. I do think looking at CL is a good idea, especially if you are even a little handy. Then you can get something better at a discount. Then when you are ready you won't have to have the conversation I just had with my wife ("What's wrong with the $600 bike you JUST bought?" - a legit question... but... n+1...)
my biggest recommendation: RIDE what you buy BEFORE you buy it. Don't buy online (like I did for my first bike).
Last edited by cobalt123; 03-28-19 at 09:24 PM.