Originally Posted by cafzali

Everyone understands the need to deal with a budget. Only thing I'd caution is that if you get a bike that's too "bargain basement," it may not be comfortable and/or fun enough to ride is regularly. You certainly don't need a carbon frame, but a carbon form fork will make for a much more comfortable ride. Also, you want wheels that will stand up to riding and not need truing very often. I believe the Fuji Roubaix has a carbon fork, but I know that Trek model does not.