[Tony]

Back when I was a pre and young adult I had a Schwinn 10 speed "English" racer, yes I am old. Loved it, it was so well built compared to my previous bike. A few years later I purchased another Schwinn bike but I never road it, eventually I sold it to a friend.

Typing this question I think I've answered it already. My best buy would be one of those mountain bikes wouldn't it? BLAH, well the good thing is it will go with my Jeep better.

I'm sure there are better brands than Schwinn, but are they a better value? What brand would be the best bang for my buck? (And model?)

[Doobie]

I bought a Trek 6000 and I love it. nice light bike that was not too expensive only about $800

[BlueXJ]

You refer to $900 as not too expensive. Well I, like Tony, am old and the bikes I bought my kids were under $150 and I know prices are higher now but that seems pretty high for a simple bike.