No, you don't really need an expensive bike. You may want to consider saving up and buying that $75-$200 used bike though. A used bike shop bike will outlast any Huffy. Don't ditch the Huffy, but don't invest in it.
Even an old 1990's Specialized HardRock or Crossroads or Trek 820, etc will be a superior bike and are cheap and easy to maintain.
Last edited by restlessswind; 09-15-21 at 12:35 PM.