Reddit mentions of GMC Denali Road Bike, Black/Green, 22.5-Inch/Medium

I would suggest a starter bike, not a fancy, expensive, super light weight bike.

If you were not going to ride on dirt, I would recommend this as the best starter bike for your money: http://www.amazon.com/Denali-Black-Green-22-5-Inch-Medium/dp/B00FNVBS5C/
I am 5-7 and use the 22.5" bike.

I have ridden this bike daily and hard since 2008. It is lightweight, aluminum frame, and cheap. It will not fall part like other low cost bikes.

I paid $150 for it back in 2008 from walmart as a temp bike as a throw-a-way since I was in a temp work location. I liked it so much that I bought a bike rack and took it with me. I have used it ever sense.

Now this bike is not good for loose dirt/gravel with 700c tires. You will need something with a wider tire.

I dont know about bike prices in Canada, but in the US I would recommend a new biker to stay below $300 USD (~$380 CAD) and after a year of steady riding then think of upgrading. You want to make sure you will actually ride before you buy something very expensive.

Also, after biking for at least a year, you will have learned from your riding style and could then make an educated decision on a more expensive bike and options. You also may be like me, and follow the "if it aint broke dont fix it philosophy" by just keep riding your more cost effective starter bike.

Also, when you get a bike. Watch youtube videos to learn about the maintenance and adjustment. You can do everything yourself to save money.

I agree with both points made, and think that a bike under $300 (and even under $200) that is still light, and also not a mountain bike (which I think was another point of dissent?) would be the GMC Denali sold on Amazon. I've seen it all over LA and UC Riverside and people seem to really like it. It's a decent entry-level road bike with a tempting low price.

http://www.amazon.com/GMC-Denali-Black-22-5-Inch-Medium/dp/B00FNVBS5C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383066857&sr=8-1&keywords=gmc+denali

I'm looking to purchase a my first road bike in the near future. My price point tops $500. I'm looking for a bike that I start off doing relatively short distances with and work my way up to longer distances. I've checked CL and haven't found anything good so far so I plan on purchasing a bike new. Here are some of my options. Im unsure the quality of them and don't want to end up purchasing a bike that falls easily. So if you see any major flaws in any off them or have an entry level bike you could suggest to me that would be great. Thanks
(http://www.amazon.com/Windsor-Wellington-Aluminum-Carbon-Shimano/dp/B00GM374Z8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)

(http://www.amazon.com/GMC-Denali-Black-22-5-Inch-Medium/dp/B00FNVBS5C/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1405872465&sr=1-2&keywords=road+bike)

(http://www.ebay.com/itm/56-cm-mens-schwinn-silver-white-entry-level-road-bike-bicycle-700c-shimano-/380825717354?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item58aafb4a6a)

(http://www.amazon.com/Giordano-Libero-White-Bike-700c-25-Inch/dp/B004Q3U5XO/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1405982161&sr=8-6&keywords=road+bike)