Hey there MagicZak!
You can still get a brand new road bike. Since you don't have major hills to climb, all you really need is a single speed road bike!
I would strongly recommend the following:
The Nashbar Hounder Single Speed ~ $200 --- (Flatbar)
www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_504148_-1_202614
The Motobecane Track Single Speed Bike ~ $280
www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/track.htm
The Dawes Revolver Single Speed ~ $200
www.amazon.com/Dawes-Revolver-Single-Speed-Track/dp/B007R6RRRE
Last edited by SlimRider; 05-25-12 at 10:45 AM.