Hello, I would love some good advice! I'm currently looking to buy my first road bike for the purposes of bike club rides (hopefully 60 mi), charity rides, and possibly getting into century rides. There are so many factors in determining which bike to buy and I'm experiencing some paralysis of analysis--I'm way too indecisive! I've been looking online for a good deal and test riding bikes at the LBS. I thought I had decided on the Trek 1.5 with Tiagra because I can tell a difference compared to Sora, but now I'm wondering if it would be worth spending about $300 more for a bike with the 105 component group. I asked my LBS to order the Trek 1.5. and if I would be obligated to buy since I'm still deciding and they said, "no, but there are only 7 left in the nation which are my size". Now, after further research, I'm thinking I should get a bike with 105 comps. Is it worth the extra money? Will the LBS blacklist me if I don't buy the Trek and have them assemble a bike I bought online? I'd love to just find a used bike somewhere with 105 at a good price, but this seems nearly impossible. Any leads on where to get discounted bikes besides Craigslist and ebay?
Thank you SO much!