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@Vanneau
A bike is a significant purchase, mainly as Doing it Wrong carries the risk of*not only lumbering you with something unpleasant to ride, but of introducing your face closely to the tarmac, walls, pavement etc.
A used Plug is good advice but don't just jump at the first things you see, give stuff a good coat of looking at first. Absorb advice on buying second hand, test ride some new bikes if possible, get a feel for what you are looking for. Most complete bikes advertised here are likely to be well looked after and honestly described.
Christ now I'm sounding like my Dad.