Todays bikes are better than ever. Go into a bike shop, tell them you want to spend less than 'x' amount. You should be able to get a pretty nice road bike* for under $800.00 maybe even less. Test ride some bikes. ask questions, etc.
If the bike you shop you go to has employees that suck, find another one....
*I suggest you buy something you can take off road. The woods are fun....
If the bike you shop you go to has employees that suck, find another one....
*I suggest you buy something you can take off road. The woods are fun....