We went to town to take the little one to a cool whale exhibit at the museum,but since we were there I dragged hubby to the bike shop. We were talking to the guy about my bike, and the bike I'm thinking about getting, when he says have you ridden a road bike yet?

When I said no he pulled one off the rack, moved the seat, and aired up the tires and sent me on my way.

HOLY COW. ok, so I get it now.

Now I'm a little at odds with things as I was thinking I was going to get the Giant Dash next year which has the flat handlebars, but I'm thinking maybe I should just go for drop handlebars from the get go seeing as my goals include Century rides and Bike Across Kansas.

Any suggestions for a decent road bike for me to look at that are under like $600 or is that unreasonable?

Thanks!!