Thanks for comments...and keep them coming! I am particularly curious about the 105 9-spd to 105 10-spd quality (as opposed to a 105 vs. Ultegra discussion), because I have heard some people say that the new 10-spd 105 is a lot improved over the old 105, and that it is less of a jump from the new 105 to Ultegra than it was before. Maybe I should stay with 105...but the new 105.

I could afford a new bike sooner. And, OK, yes I'm an idiot, but one of the bikes I really want to test is the very prettiest color in the version with 105. I've been riding an ugly color for a long time, and I want a pretty bike, dangit! Also, it is a lot less expensive, and I really started to wonder if I should consider it (where I had been assuming a higher price range for my next bike).

I know I need to go ride, ride, ride bikes. But, I am 3 hours away from a town that has lots of bike shops, and the sizes I think I need to test are not regularly stocked in many shops. So, I am calling all over, trying to see what they have on the floor that I could actually test (test for frame, but also try out various gruppos, etc.).

Finally, I am trying to stick to one or two brands, so that my LBS can order one for me. They can't afford to stock a lot of bikes, because of where we are, but they are awesome to me with service, and I want to support them if possible.