Okay, I’ve done two triathlons and I am ready to take the plunge and buy a real bike.  The bike I have been using is an old road bike the I bought for $25.00 at a yard sale a few years back.  It has done the trick thus far, but I definitely need something better (and newer).

I think I’ve found my next bike…2010 Motobecane Nemesis.  Does anyone have any recommendations/reviews on this bike (for or against).  I’ve looked at the reviews on-line, but I’m just trying to get some additional feedback.  Thanks!!

Personally, I think if you're spending more than a couple hundred bucks that you owe it to yourself to be properly fit by a shop

 I agree with Kirsten, bought mine from a small shop and they where great, got to take it out on the streets for awhile and test drive, then they adjusted everything, answered all my questions so I knew it was set just right and from day 1 I have not been uncomfortable on it.

(Least till I added aero bars that Kirsten has been helping me with as well but that is another thread)

Ha, I still have to add mine, too, though I probably won't be using them a huge amount, since they are sorta frowned-upon in paceline riding, which I do quite frequently.  Mine will likely not live on my bike too much.

 I am still getting use to mine but least now they are more comfortable. Biggest thing I find is that I leave my ship and have to ride through the city to get far enough out of town to be able to use them where there are no street crossings, lights etc where i have to stop and start. Once I get to open road though I like them, not sure yet if after race day thought they will stay or go, I don't mind spending time in the drops.

I don't know much about Motobecane. What I believe that I know is that this is a French Bike builder that went under and was bought by Bikes Direct. In the MTB sector they are thought to offer sub standard frames...I don't know that. It's really tough to sort thru reviews on the internet. I did go do some surfing and I still see that being brought up.

Re: the specific bike your looking at:

For $'s I'm quite impressed with the list of components. A mix of Dura Ace and Ultegra. Truvative or FSA Carbon cranks, Decent wheel set...Even the least expensive one is outfitted very nicely.

For the prices I've seen it's tough to go wrong. Even if there are frame issues.

I didn't compare, and I don't know your body type but there is some buzz that this frame is closer to a Road Bike than it is a Tri Specific. That really doesn't mean alot. I can set up a road bike to mimic a tri frame pretty closely. I ride a Litespeed Ultimate which is REALLY close to a Road frame (I actually have it outfitted as a road bike) But this was marketed as a tri bike.(1999, things have changed a little) I kick ass on this bike.

I could write more but bottom line...If your picking this bike up for the prices Bike Direct has listed and those are the components your getting...It's a good deal. It's entry level pricing with top components. There may be a bike snob or two that belong to the Cervelo Mafia that give you the cold shoulder but screw 'em...you still have your retirement account. Besides, you can always scoop up a top level frame later on Ebay and throw your components on it.

 There may be a bike snob or two that belong to the Cervelo Mafia that give you the cold shoulder but screw 'em...you still have your retirement account. Besides, you can always scoop up a top level frame later on Ebay and throw your components on it.

I agree.  I've never heard of them before, but I think it looks slick.  The only thing I'd say relates to the front derailler.... I've had a bike with a similar mounting bracket as this frame has (from a different manufacturer that's out of business too), and for whatever reason, it broke off.  Now, it hangs from my garage as a spare bike for parts because I couldn't find anybody that would fix it for me.  I vowed to avoid that mounting bracket assembly on any future bike.

But that bike had about 7 or 8 good years of riding before it broke.

Best wishes. 
(That's a great price for a triathlon bike!)