Shop around at a few bike shops. You can find a decent road bike for $700. My favorite shop sells a lot of these.
http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik...turasport.html
http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/road/sport/
There are several brands that have similar bikes at similar prices.
Let us know what you get.
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