Beginner Bike

[jesse0081]

Hi everyone,
I'm a beginner looking to get a new road bike, and I have no idea where to start! I don't have much money to work with...$400 at most (just got my tuition bill in the mail!). I've been searching but I don't see many options. The only bikes I've found in this price range was a Motobecane Mirage and Mirage Sport. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

PS:
I was also looking at the Trek SU100 and SU200. I know they're not "road" bikes, but would I be better off with the Trek over the Motobecane?

 

[jesse0081]

I just came across this Ibex classic 3300. After reading some stuff about bikesdirect.com, I think I'll stay away from the Motobecane. I'm still interested in the Trek SU100/200 though.

http://ibexbikes.com/Bikes/CLS-3300-Details.html

Is this a decent bike?

 

[BUTCHBIKER]

Your going to be waiting a long time if you want a repley around this place