First Road Bike....Advice Needed

[grindr82]

Hello there everyone, I am looking to buy my first Road Bike. I am having a hard time deciding between a few bikes. My first Choice is the Giant Avail 1, then the Cannondale CAAD 8, or 10 both with Shimano 105 components....I would love to move up into a Carbon frame but I don't participate in any races. I ride only for the pleasure of riding. But I do ride in groups and find it increasingly diffcult to keep up with my fellow riders when Im on my CAADX Cyclocross bike /img/vbsmilies/smilies/cool.gif

Any advice is grealty appreciated.

 

[oldbobcat]

You're looking at some good bikes. Go visit a couple shops, talk with the people, read the web sites and catalogs, take some test rides, and enjoy yourself.

As long as you get a good fit you won't do anything regrettable.

 

[grindr82]

Thank You, I would rather spend the money now, and have what I want and need versus buying based solely on price....I am making a day of test riding tomorrow...Im excited