You can get a great deal on a bike from Performance. Those bikes are all descent and a good value. Nothing wrong with getting a bike on line though. You just need to be careful that you get the correct fit, which is what the bike shop should be able to help you with. My brother got a great deal on ebay on a road bike with some patience and lot's of looking.


http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_id=3050


riding alone won't make you lose weight though. Your diet is the bigger part of the equation. I would estimate the breakdown is 25% riding 75% diet. Eat less and right and the lbs. will drop. You don't even need a bike if you do this part right. But riding would be funner.