Do I really have to spend that kind of money on a bike?

Emmi

I decided to get a bike to commute to work. I live very close now (less than 2 miles) and would like to bike instead of walk. Doing some research leads me to believe that I have to spend about 300 to 400 dollars on a bike.
Any thoughts on that?
I would like a bike with some gears, but nothing fancy.
Thanks for the input.

Answer
Just like $150 basketball shoes don't make you able to slam dunk; a $1000 bike will not make you Lance Armstrong. There is a happy medium of bike quality and price. Walmart and Target don't have anyone that is skilled in bike assembly, just a high school kid that can kinda follow directions when he feels like it, when he's not too pissed off at his girlfriend. Try Performance bike, its a chain bike store that has qualified mechanics that put your bike together, they have much better bikes overall and yes you will spend more on a bike you will have something that will stay in adjustment. Remember you are trusting your life to the bike, brakes, steering etc are critical components, especially if you are going to bike to work a few days a week. Performance has lifetime tuneups on their bikes so you get the long term value compared to the discount store.

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Kelly

I use this bike for leisure but every now and then I take it for long distances. It's a cruiser with foot brakes but I LOVE it!!!! The seat is uncomfortable and my hands are starting to tingle after holding on to the handle bars for so long. And it's a heavy bike to put on my bike rack... Is there another type of bike like this with a comfortable seat and handlebars? And also lighter? I was going to look at the bike shop but I don't want to spend $500.00 on a bike.. Do you think Toys-R-Us, Walmart or Target has a good bike.... I don't even know what brand I should stick with.
Thank-you!!! Good advice!! I have no problem spending $200-$300 on a bike and I can ask my dad to put it together!!! I defiantly need a lighter bike to put on bike rack and also hang it on the wall during winter!!! Thank-you!

Answer
I think you will be dissapointed with a Toys-R-Us, Walmart or Target bike. They are put together by a highschool kid in the back room. I don't think its worth risking your life on the mood of a 15yr old. Performance bike is a bike shop chain that is pretty good. Has reasonable quality on bikes and good service, they offer lifetime basic tune ups. But understand if you want lighter you will need to spend more...

Here's a women's cruiser that is $230

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