Sunrunner,

I love bike shopping, even if I'm not in the market for one! So many things to consider -- what kind of bike (mountain, road, hybrid), what kind of frame, what components.

There's a Bicycle Buying Guide on ebay. It might be a good place to start your info search.

http://reviews.ebay.com/Buying-a-Bic...AT:-1:SEARCH:3

Obviously, this is a general guide, but maybe a good start.

Please ask as many questions as you want here or at your Local Bike Shop (LBS) or of your bike riding friends.

Have fun!

-- Melissa