Originally Posted by alanbikehouston
The only "good" quality bikes in the $300 range are mountain bikes. Mountain bikes are built in such huge numbers that a reliable bike can sell for $300.
In that price range, a good shop that services their bikes before and after the sale is far more important than the name on the bike. Buy from the best shop in your neighborhood. Never buy from a discount store or a mail order/E-Bay operation.
Oh, I forgot about this. In this case, there are tons of good bikes to be had. Fuji Nevada 3.0, Scott Reflex
Oh and some decent hybrids. Fuji Crosstown 2.0