Originally Posted by cyccommute

To be honest, most bikes at most price points are basically the same. This is especially true of entry level bikes. They will all have the same component groups, their frame material will be the same and there might be slight differences in the geometry but it won't be noticeable to most people. What I tell most people on bikes...especially entry level...of any type is to ride as many as you can and then pick the one with the best color. It probably won't make a difference.