Thanks - I'll read that article. No, I am not opposed to buying used. I'm only reluctant because I don't feel like I know enough and I don't feel like I have the time...

Someone asked earlier, so here are the Craigslist bikes in my area:

15speed mountain Bike in great shape. - $85
Has not been rode much at all. Rides great breaks and gear adjustment works like a champ. Quick adjust seat and quick remove front wheel. Very versitile and light weight bike. Call for more info or if interested.


Blue BMX bike by Redline - quality bike needs a little tune. Super deal at only $40.00


24" Specialized Comp Mountain Bike - $550
12+ year old bike has been used less than 300 miles. Top of the line. The 2005 Specialized (with newer but not better technologies) Comp model last sold new for $2300 in Denver.


Lowrider bicycle for sale - $350
This is a metalic green lowrider bicycle, it has green swirl velour banana seat, twisted sissy bar, twisted springer fork, side mirrors, fenders and lights, and 144 spoke chrome wheels, with lowrider whitewalls. Anything else u wanna know just ask me.. Hope to hear from you soon, thanks and have a great day..


Trek Multitrack 700 7 speed mountain/ road bike - $100
This bike appears to be in good condition. Has the foot holder's, good tires, and some gauges that I don't know what they do. Has easy change wheel's.


Men's Mountain Bike - Diamondback Sorrento 18" - $200
Diamondback Sorrento - Very good condition - 21 speed, front shock, waterbottle holder, bike computer. Good basic Mountain bike. Recent tuneup Approx 600 miles, no problems.
$200 OBO


all the others are over $1,000 or children's bikes. Several of these are 1-2 hours away from me, so I would want to be pretty enthusiastic about it before driving that far to try it out. Any thoughts?