Eden and SadieKate,
Thanks.
I habitually get a intro whatever (kayak, racketball racket, recumbent bike...) then a year later I need to get a more performance oriented.
I'm trying to avoid doing that - I want to buy 1 good bike. Good enough to satisfy my competetive edge, but not so good that I look rediculous and waste money (I'm never going to be more than Cat 4).
Didn't fit any of the Treks I tried. My LBS has a 05 Specialized Roubaix Elite, which is more or less dquivalent to a 06 05 Specialized Roubaix Comp for a great price - but I'm not sure that's "good" enough.

Anyway, not to ramble on about my decision woes - thanks for the advice.

My local club is very active. The woman who came in either 3rd or 4th is from my local club. I just need a bike and the nerve to join in some of their training rides. Maybe if I can keep doing better and better at the TTs I'll get to that point.
I've enjoyed the Walla Walla discussion and your ride descriptions.

Thanks again,