So like any kid should, I always had a bike. First a bmx, then i sorta took over my sisters All-Terrain harro V-1(she never used it). But it got stolen, and a few months later i got my license. Now im getting fat, and i miss riding my bike everywhere. but i cant spend more than $300 on a bike(im sure most of you are gasping right now).

Is an all-terrain bike that cheap something i should do alot of research on, or are they all about the same at that price? heres a list of all-terrain bikes at a store in my town. Also, we have an action sports which i didnt take a look at.

anyway, i feel stupid asking about a cheep all-terrain bike in a road cycling forum full of people who are so passionate about biking. but any help would be greatly appreciated.