I have a Motobecane Super Strada. Took me literally 5 minutes to fully assembled it and another hour to adjust the brakes, front derailleur (rear was OK as is), check bolts for tightness and pump up the tires. The wheels came true.

After buying the Motobecane and becoming emersed in all things cycling...I would compare BD, Nashbar, Performance Bike and Competitive Cyclist for two to three months and then strike. BD very rarely changes but Nashbar and the other two can go toe to toe on bang for the buck when they offer 25% off. Plus you have different brands and options to choose from