I'm VERY new to the world of road bikes.

But I have wanted one for two years, and instead of buying a cheapie bike that marginally passes as a road bike, I decided to wait and save up for something more quality.

I still can't afford something super nice, but I'm not planning on racing so I should be good.

I am looking seriously at the Specialized Allez and the equivalently priced Trek. (can't remember the name)

Test-rode the Trek yesterday, but the 56cm Allez had sold so I'm going to go back and test-ride the Allez tomorrow when they get it in.

I'll definitely ride the Trek again too, so that I can compare them better.

What are some things I should be looking for to compare between the bikes?

Until yesterday, I'd never been on a road bike...

Thanks in advance.