Visit several bicycle shops in your area. You should find lots of REAL bikes (interpreted as QUALITY bikes) in the under $300 price range to test ride.
We sell
Raleigh and
Jamis bikes at the shop I work at. Both make several quality bikes in the under $300 price range.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
Last edited by RonH; 08-20-09 at 01:21 PM.