More thoughts on the new bike:

I have decided that I am seriously going to consider the Specialized Roubaix (? spelling) too. It is a $1600 full carbon bike (2006 model/marked down), with Ultegra/105 mix. I read the reviews here on BT comparing the 105/Ultegra/Durace and it sounded like the only difference between the Ultegra and 105's was the weight.

And as silly as this sounds, I love the color of the Specialized, and for some reason I like the idea of buying that brand. The colors on the Giant, I don't really like so much. In the end, the bike I enjoy riding the most will win out, but if I like the colors too, that would be good.

I also need to reanalyze WHAT I am going to use this road bike for. I have focused on racing models, just so I would be faster. But I might need to focus on a comfort road bike that still goes fast. I won't race on my road bike.... I just want to keep up with the fast boys. Maybe a more comfortable road bike will do that too? I also want this road bike for distance... so comfortable would be good.

Ah.... decisions!