[ShagginJet]

I doubt most people here know much about bicycling. But I've had a little experience. When I lived in Hawaii I use to do some triathalons(SP). I used a mountain bike two times and a road bike another. so for sure get a road bike, as far as what to get, it's more preference then anything else.

Go into a bike shop, check some frames out, some wheels, gears, etc... For 2500 you should be able to get a pretty nice bike. Just shop around, sometimes you can build one for less then a pre-built one.