the addict needs help

[sbilokonsky.livejournal.com]

i am turning into a spinning addict. therefore looking at the possiblity of buying a wheel. any suggestions??? i heard of babes and ashford...the prices scare my chickens, but i know i will have to pay sooner or later. right now i want to do the research. i do have questions about babes, the pvc sort of turns me off....sturdy/pvc do not seem to be in my brain.
anywho thoughts, suggestions are welcomed