JO> In the price range you gave, you should be able to find a 21
 JO> speed hybred with a steel frame.  If you have the choice between
 JO> high-ten and Cro-mo steel frame go with cro-mo.  Cro-mo is lighter
 JO> and will dampen road vibration better than high-ten.  As far as
Not to mention it isn't nearly as prone to rust.  My "around town" bike
is a '91 Iguana with a cro-moly frame.  I ride it through rain and snow,
leave it in the garage (rather than in a basement) and I don't have a
spot of rust.
Lucas
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