A little note about department store bikes....
For somebody who hasn't had experience with cycling, whatever type, department store bikes seem nice until you start piling up the miles. They just don't hold up well, and you don't get any type of "expert service". I tried this route and any time something needed to be fixed that I couldn't do my self, the local bike shop didn't even want to deal with it. Spending a little more for a quality bike will make your riding much more enjoyable.
