i have a cheapo bike off bikes direct. cost me 279, i didnt want to buy an expensive bike to start off with and end up with it just sitting in the house collecting dust. but i have been spending more and more time in the saddle and the shifting is becoming annoying, the shifters are on the down tube an the shifting is overall ****y. the ride itself is fine, i normaly do 20+ miles a day about 15-16mph avg now. if i keep spending more and more time on the bike i would like to find a good bike/ components and pass on my starter bike to my gf . what would you recommend me checking out in the 800-900$ price range , and hoping i wont outgrow it fast. i wanted to ask you guys first before i check bikes shops once i move back to NY