the one that fits me.

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I think the Cervelo Soloist would be it for me.

I ride a P3, so I may be biased...

Jeff

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Cervelo Soloist

Cannondale R1000

Are two great bikes that come to mind.

Fleck

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Jamis has some good bikes in that price range, and even lower.

Hmm, who makes good bikes for under $2K.

Trek, Giant, Cannondale, Jamis, Devinci (in Canada), Cervelo, etc etc.

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Lemond has a nice steel bike and the aluminium/carbon spine bikes. Notlikely that you'll get a new carbon or titanium frame for that amount.

But to be honest, I'd go second hand. For two grand you'll find a 2-3 yr old 4-5K bike on ebay no problems.

Actually, the Devinci is a great bike too.

My brother has one an dloves it. I think he has the Silverstone and the Millenium is their top model. That one would push you right to the 2000 mark, but it is a nice solid bike and has some nice aero aspects to it.

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Felt has some pretty nicely spec'd bikes in that range.

I'm just going to make "Cervelo Soloist Team" my auto signature, because this bike is my answer to 9 out of 10 questions on this forum. It's like Chuck Norris but with a flippable seatpost.

I understand there are about 50 good bike companies. That's why I put (Brand and Model) so it speeds up my research. After I find the model, I can be fitted or rule that bike out if it will not fit.

I was hoping I could find something carbon with ultegra.

I was going to look into Felt as I believe they are good value. Just got to see if I can find a good deal on an 06. There are not many Felt dealers south florida.

Get fitted first. Then look for a bike that will work for you. I could recommend a Trek 2300 very easily, but if it doesn't fit you because the top tube is too long in your ideal size, then there is no point in you looking at that bike.

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A blue slightly below budget

http://www.glorycycles.com/blcorc5alsh1.html

and a binachi slightly above budget

http://www.glorycycles.com/bi928caulbi.html

There are a handfull of good bike companies and a great many followers who don't have designers on staff (except for graphics designers).

If you want carbon with ultegra then pedalforce.com (qs2 is same frame as litespeed pavia) or bikesdirect.com would be good places to start. Pedalforce you can build up just as you want it which is a plus.

Your best bet would be getting a fit and then asking which bikes will allow you to achieve your fit numbers in an effective manner, choosing a bike then making a size "fit" is a compromise at best usually.

Personally I'd vote for top quality aluminium from cervelo or cannondale.

Let me know where you are located and I can give you a heads up to your closest dealer, and let you know who may have the bike you are looking for.

We make about 8 road bikes in or around that price range:

2006 F55 - alloy/carbon w/ Dura Ace, Mavic Aksium FSA carbon compact cranks...

2006 F5c full carbon with 105/Ultegra

2006 F4c full carbon with Ultegra/Dura Ace - Bicycling Mag's Best Men's Road Bike

2006 T23 alloy/carbon (mix of tubes from our Tk2 and B2 frames) Ultegra w/ mini Profile ITU-style aerobars

2007 F55 - alloy /carbon w/ Dura Ace, Mavic's, and now with 53/39t Ultegra cranks & Shimano brakes, now with full carbon fork

2007 F4 - full carbon w/ Ultegra (incl crankset) and Dura Ace now w/ full carbon fork

2007 Z65 - alloy/carbon w/ a more relaxed posture possible w/ sloping top tube and taller head tube. Ult/D-Ace mix with FSA Team Issue carbon cranks and full carbon fork

2007 Z35 - full carbon frame and full carbon fork, complete Shimano bike mix of parts incl Dura Ace rear derailleur



Let me know if you have any questions or would like some assitance locating these bikes or dealers.



Good Luck in your search.



Regards,

Dave

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