Are you sure that you will only want to be riding on the road?
If there is a chance of riding anything other than that you will need to make sure the frame will take the tyre needed for it.
I have a Trek Emonda ALR5 which is very good. It can also take a 30mm tyre which is big enough for gravel roads and trails in good condition.
Probably more than $1200 though unless you can find a deal.
Last edited by Dean V; 06-01-19 at 10:50 PM.