I'm a high schooler with about $250 to spend on a bike I need. Which should I get.?

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I'm athletic. I need to commute. Maybe like 5-10 miles a day. Oh and if it helps, I live in Austin. I could get a used bike also but I don't want to have to fix anything up. I saw this Used giant at a local pawn shop for $249 and the only thing that looked wrong with it was a rusty chain. Also, I was a used diamondback for $150 and only a rusty chain I think

Tour de france stage one yellow jersey. Havn't heard anything about it
http://www.amazon.com/Tour-France-Stage-Yellow-Jersey/dp/B004BDLYAC

TDF stage one polka dot. Same as above
http://www.amazon.com/Tour-France-Stage-Polka-Road/dp/B004BDHUAA

TDF packleader. Same as above
http://www.amazon.com/Tour-France-700c-Packleader-Road/dp/B004BDDV30/ref=pd_luc_sbs_00_01_t_lh

TDF stage one pro. Same as above
http://www.amazon.com/Tour-France-Stage-Speed-Bicycle/dp/B0045P1VF4/ref=lh_ni_t

Somewhat heard of this. Both good and bad reviews
http://www.amazon.com/Victory-Vision-Mens-Road-Bike/dp/B002D126EW

GMC Denali. Heard of this. Many videos on youtube. Good and bad reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/GMC-Denali-Road-Bike/dp/B000FDDWB6

OldHippie · Accepted Answer

Bikes sold on Amazon.com are usually the same grade as Walmart bicycles - VERY poor.  Especially that GMC Denali.  I've seen too many of them at my LBS (local bike shop) in for repair in about a year or less.  

If all you have is $250 - start looking through craigslist for a quality used bicycle.  Pawn shops are a rip-off.

John M · Answer

You can't get a good road bike for $250 save up some more.  A new one like you posted will last just a few months if you are lucky,

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I'm a high schooler with about $250 to spend on a bike I need. Which should I get.?

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