Well I am just starting to get into the road cycling , and I am looking to get a pretty decent bike and can really use some direction in my decision and I figured I would come to the pro's .. SO im looking for a nice road bike my max spending limit is 700$$$ I have found some pretty good deals online and I know one important thing is bike size I am 6ft 228lbs I figured I would go to the bike shop find out my size and then I would be able to get that size online for cheaper ... I have been looking at a few bikes from bikes-direct in the 700 dollar range but I just dont know if this is a good value I have been looking at the following bikes

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...d_record_x.htm

it may be a horrible bike I really dont know much so dont make fun lol im a newbie but really am looking to do some hardcore runs 55- 110 miles I am in really really good shape just need to build up my endurance ... so please guys if you can throw me a bone here

thanks a lot in advance
Obi