I'd help but you said y'all.

www.specialized.com/us/e...

you can pick up a Hardrock for $300 and be set with a really good bike. Check out bike shops in the area for sales on last year's model.

craigslist usually has a lot of stuff and typically isn't as shady as it seems

niceee, thanks Nates. I'm moving to a hipster neighborhood, so hopefully it won't be too hard to find an old model on craigslist.

make sure you buy a nice lock!

and if you buy a bike with quick-release wheels, make sure you lock them bad boys up too!