So I pulled the trigger...

I just went to another shop to try out the Giant Trinity Advanced Pro 2 and they had a 2016 model, in my size, that had been ordered by another person and then the order was cancelled. Giant received the bike back and sold it to this dealer on the cheap. I am getting the bike out the door for $2200.

I think this frame will be relevant for a much longer time and it is way more integrated. Plus for only $400 more than the slice I am getting Ultegra. This still leaves me plenty of cash for upgrades.

Thanks for the advice on the gear, everyone!

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/...-advanced-pro-2-2016