I apologize for the stupidity of this question, but I'm really pretty clueless. I used be into downhill skiing pretty deeply (went to college on scholarship, etc). I did cycling in the off season to keep in shape, however I got into an accident a few years ago (knee and hip injury while skiing), and had to give up both for a while. I'm healthy now, although rather out of shape. I've been racing cars since, but would like to get back into cycling, if for nothing else, just to get back into shape. I sold my bike when I got into the accident, because at the time I didn't think I would be cycling ever again. That said, I am in need of a new bike.
I'm in my early 20's, 5'10", ~130lbs, won't be competing any time soon, but will be riding daily. I know I don't NEED anything very fancy or nice, but I would rather do it right the first time then have to upgrade later. I have about $10k to spend on equipment, as I have all my clothes and shoes already. I've heard some good things about the Cervelo S3, but thats about it. I don't mind building myself, as long as it doesn't require any special skills or equipment to assemble (instruments to align, tune, etc). I'm assuming the top of the line Specialized, Trek, Cannondale, etc are all up there, but would any of them be any more well suited to me then another? I have the money, and I don't mind spending it, but I don't want to just throw it away. Any help or direction is appreciated. Thanks.
I'm in my early 20's, 5'10", ~130lbs, won't be competing any time soon, but will be riding daily. I know I don't NEED anything very fancy or nice, but I would rather do it right the first time then have to upgrade later. I have about $10k to spend on equipment, as I have all my clothes and shoes already. I've heard some good things about the Cervelo S3, but thats about it. I don't mind building myself, as long as it doesn't require any special skills or equipment to assemble (instruments to align, tune, etc). I'm assuming the top of the line Specialized, Trek, Cannondale, etc are all up there, but would any of them be any more well suited to me then another? I have the money, and I don't mind spending it, but I don't want to just throw it away. Any help or direction is appreciated. Thanks.