Buying my first road bike.. oh please help

[Pan Dulce]

And I'd like some help please!

Ideally, my budget is around $800. This will be primarily for fitness, but I'll probably do some centuries and possibly a duathlon.

Here is what I'm looking at :
Fuji Finest 2.0 (http://www.fujibikes.com/Womens/Sport/Finest20.aspx)
Giant Avail 3 (http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/women/2285/32116/)
Giant Defy 3 (http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/road/2266/32193/)
Trek 1.2 (http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/1_series/12wsd/)
Specialized Allez (http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=38496)

Any opinions? Or other suggestions? I could go a little higher on the price. Does anyone have any experience with these bikes? Would they work well for what I want.

Off the topic, but I'm totally digging this site. I'll be around often. :D

[michelleforeman]

Have a really good bike guy or gal fit you before you purchase any bike. I have the Fuji Newest 3.0. It is a fine bike for someone just not me. I bought it at a store (which will remain unnamed unless asked :rolleyes:) and the guy might as well have been fitting me with his eyes closed. The Fuji is my first road bike, so I have lived and learned, the hard way. Enjoy the hunt (it is fun!).