K.T.
I just purchased a Diamondback Hybrid (a mix between a street bike and a mountainbike) for $250 at Dicks Sporting Goods, but I have also heard that Bicycles Inc. is good because they do free "tune ups" and such. As for the trailer, I have a friend that just bought one at Walmart and it has no shocks so her daughter absolutely hates it! I guess you get what you pay for and there are some that are about $100 more (maybe by schwinn) that will probably do the trick.