Originally Posted by JimJimex

I was in your position 3 years ago, too.
I thought a $900 Bicycle was expensive, too.
But if you are in this thing, you'll soon realize that if it turned into an equipment you use almost EVERYDAY for your movement, $900 is a VERY inexpensive fixed investment with close to zero operational cost. My $900 Bike has basic payed for itself now after 3 years of everyday use.

That is why ALL the people here will say don't buy a WalMart Bike. Because if you just ride it once a month, the per-ride-expense is too big. If you ride it everyday, its quality is too poor.

If you are sure you want to do this cycling thing, quality Bicycles pays themselves off VERY quickly.