I do highly suggest anything other than Carbon Fiber frames though regardless of what you end up with.CF is fragile, and can have catastrophic failures, not to mention the annoying problems, like bottom bracket noises, and headset issues. since the above poster brought up the question, what does a more expensive bike get you that an $800 bike doesn't? The answer is yes weight, and also it stays adjusted and doesn't cost you a fortune in constant tuning and the frustration of being out of adjustment. For a car comparison, yes a Yugo will get you down the road, but a descent VW or Honda is a lot more reliable.