Bike Help

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I'm looking to get a new bike and have no idea where to start. I've been riding the same Raleigh that I got 13 years ago and I've finally decided that it's time for an upgrade.

I will primarily be using it to ride on my local greenway and possibly take it out on some unpaved trails once or twice per year. It will be used more for leisure than anything else.

Does anyone have any recommendations for budget friendly bikes and/or brand names? I'd really like to spend $300 or less considering I'm not a serious cyclist. I have no idea if I should go to a sporting goods chain store or find something different. I went to a local cycle shop last week and mostly everything was at least $1,000.

[sadlebred]

Go read my bio. Increase your budget to $350-400. Then come back and ask questions.