How to buy a new bike
It made me
very satisfied 
"I set out to buy a practical mountain bike that didn't cost a fortune and found a great deal on craigslist.org . "
How I did it: It took me a bit of budgeting since I didn't have alot of extra money. I managed to just save a few dollars and whatever loose change I had every week in a box that I might have spent on coffee drinks or impulse purchases. Before long I managed to save about 100 dollars. After searching some websites I ran across a great deal on craigslist.org for a bike that originally cost $650 for only $80. A sweet Deal!
Lessons & tips: I learned to be patient and avoid buying too quickly. I could have just bought a new bike from store on credit but then I'd be paying on it for a year to come. Now I have a great bike and no bills to pay.
Resources: craigslist.org, ebay and Recycler magazine
