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Look for good components. They are expensive to upgrade later. Also try to get a lighter frame. And most IMPORTANTLY.... test ride lots! They all feel very different, and what is comfortable to you may not be comfy for me. So find a shop(s) that will let you ride each bike around the block a few times. And also find a shop that will take the time to properly fit you to the bike.
The other thing to think about is what type of bike. There are city cruisers, road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrids.... what type of riding will you do most? Mountain bikes are much harder to pedal on the street than a road bike. But you can't take your road bike off road. Hybrids aren't great for either, really. Cruisers are good if you just want to comfortably cruise around main street or run to the stop n' go for a slushy. If you want really good cardio and you have some nice open roads, get the road bike. If you have trails nearby and you are more adventurous, get the mountain bike.
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