Advice on buying a bike

[Brandi]

awwwww the link has been terminated! I want to know what it was and if you bought it too.
I agree with the above fit fit fit! My first two bikes were not fit right. My husband actually fit my last bike and it is sooo wonderful! I still have my 15 inch giant in the garage. I needed a 14 inch. But I keep it cause it is perfect for when people visit who like to ride. Except for my friend Bob who is 6'5. I can not support a bike for someone that tall!
My first bike was soooooo heavy it made me not want to ride!

[WhirlyGirl]

You may have already purchased it, but here's my two cents.

Used bikes can be great, but I strongly reccomend them from your LBS rather than online. A LBS has a skilled (hopefully) mechanic that will give it a complete safety check as well as make sure all components are in good working order and will take care of the bike after the sale just as if it were a new bike from them. Online you may be getting a bike that is not in great shape and the repairs can cost you dearly after the purchase.
Not to mention the fit as mentioned above, that is so important!