Where is the best place to buy a bicycle, and what brand is the best for riding in school?

Question

Where is the best place to buy a bicycle, and what brand is the best for riding in school?

Answer 1

best place to buy? LBS. best brand? the dream bike we can't afford! seriously, the competition amongst the reputable brands is so tight, that it comes down to fit, not the name badge..

Answer 2

Go to your local bike shop, stay away from department store gas-pipe POS bikes, and let guys who know what they're doing help you out. No one brand is beter than any other for what you need, as long as it's a quality bike.