New guy.. a few questions

You might want to check out cycle cross bikes too, but it sounds like with the type of riding you do a regular road bike might not work.

I don't think my road bikes wheels would hold up very good if I started jumping curbs..... [IMG]/img/vbsmilies/smilies/smile.gif[/IMG]

You're probably right.

I am going to look at a used team marin bike today(titanium commuter) today that has had everything redone including kevlar road tires and quite a few accessories for $100. Seems like a deal to me but who knows.

I think just going to a lighter bike from my Giant boulder which is heavy and very entry level will help but like I said putting in 20 miles a day on that bike is not comfortable..

The most important thing is that the bike is the right size for you.

Even a cheap bike will feel comfortable if it is the right size, has a decent saddle which is properly adjusted, and has the handle bars properly adjusted for you.

So, the main thing is to know what size frame you need when you start searching for used bikes.

If the bike is the wrong size for you, then the price, the quality of the equipment group, and the type of tires it has don't mean a thing.

Others may dissagree, but I don't normally associate the comfort of the bike with how much it costs. However, price can make a significant difference in how the bike performs and how long it will perform at a given level...