? Bikes ? I am wanting to buy a bike so that I can start getting in shape. I don't have a lot of $$ to spend.

I am just going to ride around on streets, and since I am out of shape I need good gears to help me on the steep hills.
I found a 'hybrid' bike for $277 by DiamondBack.
There is also a Schwinn aluminium 'hybrid' for $199. Are these bikes worth considering, or can anyone recommend a better brand of bike, for under $350.

Diamondback and Schwinn both make decent entry level bikes.
I found a Giant for $300 which has good entry level components for the price.

http://bicyclespleasanton.com/itemdetail...

If you want to spend a bit more money, which I'd recommend you do, here is another Giant which has more gears, better brakes, and a better fork for only $100 more.

http://bikenhike.com/itemdetails.cfm?cat...

Remember that as with anything, you get what you pay for.

If it's at Walmart, Target, or K-Mart type stores, RUN away ! Most Shwinn bikes are now junk. They sold out to a bottom end Taiwan company years ago.
The DiamondBack should be ok. I suggest you go to a real bike store and see what they have in your price range.

Go with the Diamondback Edgewood. I bought one a few years ago, and have been very happy with it. The Schwinn Is a bit lighter but you want to make sure you get something with 35mm wide tires. go to narrow on the road, and You will pop tires all the time. mountain bike tires are gonna give you way too much darg, and are to small.

$350! J P ---have you checked EBAY? (www.ebay.com---SPORTING GOODS---Cycling ) You'll find steals in this website---they also have hybrids, but I suggest you seek a cool hardtail mt. bike ( w/ front suspension) i.e. GT, Trek, Specialized or Giant. Put some semi-slick tires ( i.e. Kenda, IRC, Maxxis) and you're ready.

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