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Best Web Buys is a good place to look for comparitive shopping: http://www.bestwebbuys.com/bikes/index.html

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To add disc brakes later, you will need a compatible fork and frame; so, make sure to keep that in mind. http://www.craigslist.org is a good place to look for local sellers of used bikes. Personally, I ride a Specialized Stumpjumper Comp which I'm happy with. Good luck.

I have one of these as well as an MX700 which I currently use. I like the tilt wheel for horizontal scrolling. However, I think that the range on the device stinks a lot. It's very sensitive on where the mouse is in relation to the receiver whereas the MX700 doesn't seem to care all that...

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (did mostly Mech E, less on the Aero side)

I have a Nokia 6800. It flips open with a full on keyboard. Quite robust and reliable. Interfaces with Outlook and Palm software for calendar/schedule management. Ken

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I agree with many of the previous posts. The ride quality of your bike, and how you will like riding around on it will be increased substantially if you spend at least a couple hundred dollars (for a new bike) or even a decent used bike. It will also help keep you from developing a...

I'm surprised that the windows are still intact!

i have and like the Nokia 6800. apparently a new model with cam might be coming out soon (6850).

That'll be a nice ride. I have a Specialized Allez Comp w/ Ultegra that is pretty sweet. If you're riding primarily for training, I would say that you should just get heavier components. It'll make lighter ones feel all the sweeter if you swap out the training ones, esp. the wheels...

If you're a COSTCO member, a 24 bar box with this same flavor breakdown costs $18.59 + no tax in CA. To be honest, I become kind of tired of the peanut component that is such a majority in these flavors. Ken

You should read "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert Cialdini. Then you'll know why you were had. It's a pretty interesting read.