I've always hated bikes because of a bad childhood experience and within the last year or so have had a change of heart. Because of this silly grudge I haven't been on a bike in 8 or so years. I'm an art student and have always loved the design of any bicylce and they've been the center of many pieces of mine. Because most of my college classes are about 15 minutes off campus driving, I decided a road bike would be the best form of transport. I'm not the kind of person who just buys something or does something without knowing what I'm doing. So here I am, trying to soak up as much information as possible. I want to know what does what and whats the best for my situation and what I can afford. I checked out some of the threads on vintage styles and may just be in love with some of those. But, then again. I know nothing about anything.