Choosing a bike

girly123
Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:52:44 +0000

So I’ve got 22 days to get a bike for UCSB. I was going to wait until like another quarter, but just realized my classes are on the opposite side of campus from my dorm, so I need to get moving!

I know the whole “Get a cheap bike, so it doesn’t get stolen” mantra now, but where do I even get a cheap, good quality bike? Anything in specific to look for? Also, what are the bikes that have brakes since a lot of the cruisers that I’ve seen don’t have brakes on them, but since I’m a bit of klutz, it’d be very helpful. Thanks a bunch!