Is this bike good for a beginner?

[mcgr]

I am 17 years of age and am looking to buy my first road bike. I have been doing alot of running lately and want to start road biking between 25-50km per day and more on weekends. Would would be better out of these two:

http://www.cellbikes.com.au/p_62_CELL_BICYCLES__BLADE__Road_BIKE_w_FULL_Shimano_SORA

http://www.bicyclestore.com.au/Merida-Road-880-16-Road-Bike-pr-22171.html

P.S. I am in Australia so take that into consideration when looking at the price.

Thanks

 

[gclark8]

Bike fit is more important than price, especially if running as well. Look at the geometry, choose a bike with a steep seat tube, not a Comfort road frame.

There are some good bike fit articles here: http://www.trysport.com.au/services.htm

 

[ilmooz]

It looks as though the Blade is equipped a bit better with the mostly full Sora group, and it's cheaper. If you have the opportunity to test ride each one to see which feels better to you then that would be the best way to determine which to buy. Being comfortable on a bike that's sized to you is more important than price or preference.