Originally Posted by David in PA
Based purely on specs, price, and reviews, I finally picked the one I want: the Trek Pilot 2.1.
Anything in particular that stood out in the "specs" department that caught your eye? At a $1400 price range, there are quite a few new & used options out there.
I would've suggested looking online...but if this is your first road bike, strongly urge you to go into a store and test ride a few options.