Hi guys! I just joined this forum and this is my first post!

So my boyfriend and I are thinking about getting into cycling and we have no idea where to start. I have done some research suggesting Cannondale and Specialized are good brands for road bikes. We both have a budget of $700-$1000 for each bike. Any recommendations or help will be extremely appreciated!!

FYI, both of us have biked before in the past but neither of us have biked for many years nor have we ever used road bikes. Also, we both live in Seattle and we hope to bike all around the area. Thanks!