Preface: I have never ridden a bike outside of leisure riding. The only thing I know about bikes is the difference between a mtb and a road bike.
I need to buy a bike for a 2 mile commute to work and back. The commute will be almost be completely on paved roads/bike trails. I will also be using the bike to carry my backpack, groceries, etc.
The problem is that my budget is very low, and the lower the price, the better. My question is with such a short commute, will I be hurting if I just spring for the cheapest road/mt bike off craigslist?
I need to buy a bike for a 2 mile commute to work and back. The commute will be almost be completely on paved roads/bike trails. I will also be using the bike to carry my backpack, groceries, etc.
The problem is that my budget is very low, and the lower the price, the better. My question is with such a short commute, will I be hurting if I just spring for the cheapest road/mt bike off craigslist?