Congrats! Don't downplay what entry level can do. I put 4,000+ miles on my entry level Fuji. She hung with me on anything I threw at her- multi-day rides, centuries, hills, rain. All of this on the cheapest of components Shimano sells. It is all about maintenance and taking care of your new baby.
Sometimes you get lucky with fit. Both my bikes have fit great and I didn't even bother test riding more than one either time. Have a great time racking up the miles.
Do we get a picture of the new bike??
Amanda
2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"
You don't have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great. -Lee J. Colan