I really got into it in Japan. First bike I had over there I literally wore out in 6 months. Guess $125.00 don't get you as good a transportation as you would think.

My next Bike was a custom built 21 speed mountain bike I pain $1200.00 for. I still have it but don't ride anymore.

My last one was one of those Pro type bikes. I got it used for $700.00 and it used those skinny tires that glued onto a u shaped rim. It was a harsh ride with those skinny tires aired up to about 90 pounds!

The Mountain bike was my daily transportation and the other was my "Fun bike". Nothing like wiping out at 30 mph on ROUGH asphalt!