I am far from a Bikes Direct Basher. I own two BD bikes, as well as a few more spendy bikes. However at 300 bucks, I think you’re going to be really challenged to find a decent road bike. If that’s a hard budget, I’d definitely look used
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You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.