Hi everyone I am brand new to this forum and to riding. please help me in finding a bike for the ride to conquer cancer.

I am brand new to riding and have no idea what to look for when buying a bike. im looking to buy a bike for an upcoming ride from vancouver to seattle.


I do not want to spend much and need a decent roadbike that wont break down on me for my ride.

any suggestions the cheapest prices i seen were on bikesdirect.

Im looking to spend less then $400 please, the cheaper the better i saw a few that i liked:

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/lt1000.htm
or
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...ington2_IX.htm
or
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...e_xi_steel.htm

please let me know what you guys think or have any suggestions for me.
Any other discount online bike stores or stores in vancouver bc that anyone can recommend to me?

thank you everyone!