You need to give bicycling a fair chance.

That means a decent, well-fitting bike - it doesn't have to be real expensive - but one that you sort of fall-in-love with.

If you are new, and don't know what you are doing, I would not recommend buying a used bike unless you have a friend who is knowledgeable. Also, visit some local bike shops and see what is available. My daughter-in-law just bought a cruiser bike with a basket and loves it - 7 speed internal hub.

If you were just learning to eat Mexican food, and I gave you a plate of used, old cold, poorly prepared food, you would quickly determine that Mexican food was not for you.

same with bicycling.