ok so i have recently decided to enter the world of cycling. Im looking to buy my first road bike this year and i want to go into some category 5 races. As of right now im running around confused. I went to the local trek deal and they weren't any help because all the employees seem to know plenty about mountain bikes but not much about road bikes they really just pointed to the bikes that are in my price range. Which is 800-900 maybe more if i can work out a deal such as for Christmas i ask everyone to help me purchase my bike. as of right now im looking at the trek 1.2 and have read many reviews on it saying theirs problems with the fd.. the sales person also pointed to a specialized langster (don't remember the specific one off the top of my head) and then im going to check out the giant defy 3. Also i haven't heard much about these brands but im thinking about checking out a felt f95, raleigh brand i have rei local, and maybe a CAAD8 s 8(thats at the top of the budget). Beyond the buget im leaving room for new tires because sometimes the stock ones have flat troubles, shoes and pedals and then racing fees. so if anyone could offer their opinions that would be great.