I have a lovely carbon Cannondale Synapse and Orbeas still make me weak. It is a pricy bike but only you will be able to judge your finances and love of cycling. I spent $600 on my first bike because we just weren't sure I would like it and anything above that was a big financial risk for us. I rode that bike (it was a Fuji Road Bike) for 4,000 miles then spent $2300 on my Cannondale.

Then again we are talking about a gorgeous Orbea- GET IT!