I have very little experience with road bikes, but I bought a used road bike based on it fitting me fairly well, it had a reasonable price and decent components (105). (And it was red, let's not forget I got a good position after switching the saddle and stem, but I'll admit that the aluminium is a harsh ride, even with a carbon fork. My road bike is a blast to ride, but the frame is def. more unforgiving than both my steel and my aluminium mtb.