I have a carbon frame with Ultegra shifters and love it! It's a 2004 Trek 5200 WSD. The fit and quality are superb, in my opinion.

I'm curious, though, on how you've decided you want a carbon frame. No steel or ti?

What size range of bikes have you been looking at?

Would a custom bike be within your budget?

What kind of riding do you have planned for your "red sports car" bike?

-- Melissa (who finds the car and bike buying experience exhilarating )