My Giant TCR Aero has been a faithful steed, but is starting to show its age. I plan on rebuilding it as a dedicated tri/tt bike in the spring with a new 10sp drivetrain and cockpit. I'm going to ride it as is all winter (even in Canada) to maintain fitness and take what's left out of the current setup.

My accounts manager (wife) has given me the green light to buy a new road bike for myself for next summer. My goals are to ride almost exclusively for the summer of 2009. I will be in group rides twice a week of 50-80 miles and will try to get two 30 mile hilly ides in on my own. I will race the Giant in a weekly TT series near my work on Monday nights.

I'm thinking that one of the crop of new "plush" bikes might be a good option for the group rides and the occasional century. I won't be racing any crits or road races on it.

I'm going to get a proper fit done and that will guide my decision more than anything. But I thought ST could comment on some of the available bikes. The current list of suspects are

Cervelo RS
Giant Defy
Specialized Roubaix

These all come in similar spec for just under $4000.

I know lots of people will suggest S1 and P1 for the same money. But I think the more relaxed position will suit me better.

Thanks
Dave