Originally Posted by
mtaras263
1. i don't like buying things via internet
2. i am from philadelphia, and would like to support the local economy
3. i want to get riding and stop driving asap
go to bicycle revolutions at 4th and bainbridge and buy an SE. Seriously. better than the alpha, comparable price.... or just spend an extra 200 and get a good bike. (you'll make up that money in gas easily...)