I'm going to get my first bike soon. Ride it to work, and do some pleasure riding along the paved/dirt trails. Nothing rough, so I think a hybrid will suit me just fine.
I know ZERO about bikes, and I don't want to pay a lot of money. Maybe if I really get into it, I'll drop $1K on something down the road.
Would I be dumb to buy something like this online?
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/.../avenue_fb.htm
I'm not sure I really care about a perfectly sized bike. It's a 4-5 mile drive to work, and I just looking to green up my life a little, and get some more exercise.