Hey everyone,
I need help with buying a bike for 50-60 mins/day commute as a student and plan to ride around the city for leisure.
I've been looking everywhere online for a guide or at least a good foundation to start. I've tried looking at craigslist, but I'm overwhelmed with all the selections and confused about the pricing. I have never bought a bike before, only ridden hand-me-down ones. So, I don't really know what makes 500 dollar bike different from a 200 dollar one. Is there really a BIG difference? This is an iffy issue with me and my dad.
What's a good sweet spot price for a commuter bike? Which brands should I consider? My budget is around 400 bucks if not less.
These are the ones I have considered:
http://www.roadbikeoutlet.com/comfor...ents-2011.html
http://www.commuterbikestore.com/lom...-100-bike.html
http://www.commuterbikestore.com/bir...port-bike.html
Thank You So much.