RIDE RIDE RIDE. . . . If you're uncomfortable, buy a good saddle, shoes and helmet, then ride some more . . . buy clipless pedals, then save save save. . . till you get about $2000 together. . . then find a last years CLOSEOUT complete bike with a good frame (material of your choice, but buy the best one you can find) and decent wheels and mid range components. It doesn't matter if it's Sram Shimano or Campy, but consider that once you commit to component brand you're nearly married to them, since drivetrains are mostly not interchangeable. BUT the good news is, once you get that REALLY NICE FRAME, you can upgrade anything else at a reasonable price along the way. THEN RIDE RIDE RIDE RIDE RIDE. . . . Remember what Joe says: they're all bicycles, what matters most is the motor anyway!