Clueless newbie - what kind of bike to get?

[redrhodie]

So...what if you spent $1000 on a bike and got a good indoor trainer for it? Then you would have a bike that you'd likely enjoy more on the roads, but also be able to ride indoors. If you're willing to spend $1400 on a bike that can only be used indoors, seems that you could get more bang-for-your-buck and spend the same amount on a set-up that gets you indoors or outdoors.

I love this advice.