Same old question: Road Bike and what to buy?

[Maye]

Try Jamis and Felt. Jamis gives a lot of bike for the money, Felt makes good bikes for people with long legs in proportion to height. Specialized and Trek also make good bikes in this range, but tend to cost more. The Felt may fit, or be a little small, not sure.

I'm the same as you, but 5'7''.

Ah, and you didn't mention steel.

Try steel. (Jamis Quest).

Steel, added to the list!!

[Kiwi Stoker]

I would second buying the best frame you can afford for example full carbon. You can always upgrade (and trust me when you get the bug you will) parts on the bike, but if you have a good frame that fits, well that's the most expensive part.

If you are going down the Shimano gearing route look for "105" parts or "Ultegra" or "Dura Ace". These are the top three tier grade of bike components and will last well. (there's 5 or so different grades for road parts). Other brands like Scram and Campagnolo (found on Pinarello's) also have different grades of components so you will want to find out about them as well.