Hi. I'm new here and arrived through a search for the Giant Avail. I'm going to be temporarily located in Sacramento and need to purchase a bike for my commuting and training (commuting will be my training - at least on the weekdays). I'm looking at spending at least $1300 (hopefully less). I like the 105 all around. I've been looking at the Bianchi Dama Biancha or the Giant Avail 1. I'm all about trying something new, the Giant and Bianchi are also because I like Giant and Bianchi. But perhaps there is something better or different. Need to go review the Bicycling magazine again.

I'm 5'7". My goal is to get the best bike for the money and the selections I have made are based on what the shops in Sacramento carry. My commuter at home is a Bianchi Brava 55cm and it is marvelous. We get along great. I'll be leaving my Amira Expert at home...poor thing. Thank you~