On Tue, 28 Dec 2004 16:47:35 -0500, PSB wrote:

So which would you recommend?

Neither.

If you can't either search the classifieds for a decent affordable used
ride, or pony up a measly amount of cash for an entry level bike at your
LBS, then find another sport.


BTW, my everyday rider cost about fifty bucks at a 2nd hand store--worth a
lot more now, but you get the idea.

From what I've seen of those dept store bikes--sure they have cheap
shimano hanging on them, but all the ball bearings are ****. Having a bike
shop replace the bottom bracket on a huffy after a year is going to cost
more than the bike.

Quality bikes are the cheapest they've ever been, take advantage of that.