Newbie, bike recommendation needed?
I am new to road cycling but I do feel I will progress quickly. I am an avid hiker/backpacker of 500+ miles yearly, so my endurance level and ability to climb will adapt quickly I think. I would be open to spending 1k-2k, don't want to go overboard, but want something that is reasonably high performance that can grow with me, but again I am a beginner. I look forward to any recommendations from experts.