Help deciding on bikes

[freelivez2]

So I am a beginning to get more serious with biking. I am looking at road bikes. any suggestions? I'm looking at a 2006 Marin Venezia and a KHS Flite 300? Has anyone road one or heard good things? bad things?

[KSH]

I know, this can all be very confusing.

If you have specs on each of the bikes, that might help us give a bit of advice.

I haven't heard of either of those bikes... but it doesn't mean much. Sometimes depending on your area of the country... you have different brands to choose from.

I started with a Trek 1000, which was a great starter bike. I have moved up to a Specialized Tarmac and it's a sweet ride!

[bike4ever]

Marin Venezia - 8 speed Sora group with Tiagra rear derailleur. Aluminum frame with carbon fork.

KHS Flite 300 - 8 speed Sora group. Aluminum frame with cromoly fork.

[freelivez2]

Spec Name Marin Venezia
Frame Triple-butted 7005-aluminum w/carbon seatstays
Fork Carbon
Rims/Wheels Alex R450
Hubs Formula
Spokes 15g stainless-steel
Tires Kenda Koncept 700 x 23c
Crankset FSA CFM
Chainwheel 53/42/30
Front Derailleur Shimano
Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Rear Cogs 8-speed: 12-24
Shifters Shimano Sora STI
Handlebars 6061-aluminum, 31.8mm
Tape/Grips Cork
Stem Forged-aluminum
Brake Levers Shimano Sora
Brakes Shimano Sora
Pedals Platform
Saddle Marin Pro Road
Seat Post Aluminum