I need to find a low cost bike soon. I was borrowing a cannondale from my friend but he got work out of town and its gone. My "back-up" bike is an old mountain bike my daughter used! It was a cheap wal-mart special to start with and needless to say....not the most functional or comfortable.

What about used? online? ebay?

I have several friends who can tune up any bike I get if I get a used one or one online.


I am also one of the heavier starting out riders but so far I have enjoyed it (on the cannondale...not the mb!).

I started out at 283 and am now down to 265. I am 5'6" with a large frame and my inseam is 31".

Tina