iam totally new to bikes and dont really know what is good and what is bad so i need some help.

hmm, i dont know if they sell the same bikes in the united states as they do here is Australia either.

i went to a few LBS today and saw a few repco and schwinn bicycles, most of them werent really good though >__<

iam a bit tight on the budget since a already bought a lot of christmas presents already but ill try asking the bikes Giant and Trek out today or tomorrow, (see if they have it)

for the meantime, can anyone recommend any bikes with a price tag of around $345 USD, a bit over is ok

Thanks alot!