Hi folks

I've been happily riding my Giant CRX1 which is a nice hybrid, for the past 4 months since I've taken up cycling seriously. I bought it when I wasn't sure what sort of cycling I wanted to do. Well, it's now pretty clear to me that the road is really where my love is and the CRX isn't quite what I want (you learn these things as you go!!!). And so I'm now thinking of my next bike.

So, I'd like to hear your opinions, of buying a complete new bike vs building one up. The LBS that I went to had this very compelling salesman (who was the owner too), who just about convinced me to buy an Orbea Line frame and get it spec'ed up. He was obviously a euro sort of a biker, because he also strongly suggested a Campag (Centaur) and not Shimano Ultegra groupset.

The other bike that sort of appeals are the specialized dolces.

Really would love to hear what you all think....