If you're looking for a new bike cause you don't want your road bike stolen, then I would go for something cheap, like sub-$200. I would not spend ~$400 on a beater. The Kilo is entry level, yes, but it's still a nice bike and would suck to have stolen, especially if you upgraded any parts (it's hard not to get the upgrade bug). Check craigslist for some good deals. If you find something that seems decent feel free to post the link and get some opinions from forum members.