Sooooooo. I took my bike into the LBS this weekend because it was not shifting well. The long and the short of it is that my components are on the edge of failure. I love my bike and I don't feel like I'm ready to retire the Jolly Green Giant. In fact it feels a little like how I felt when I was faced with the decision to put my dog down, of course at a much lower level. However, I know that the smart thing to do is to get a new bike. Cheaper in the long run and the technology has changed a lot in the last 7 years (that's how old jolly is).

So I'm looking for suggestions on models to start with.

What kind of riding do I do? Long distance triathlon, Ironman and Half Ironman are my faves. I'm a competitive age grouper at a local to state level.

So hit me with suggestions ladies. I've always ridden Specialized, but hey, it might be time for a change. I tried the Ruby. Good bike but not for what I do.

Budget $3000.