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All three are very good choices so you can't go wrong. The Motobecane has a triple crankset though. It also has a carbon rear triangle. I don't like either those things.

SRAM Force vs Shimano Ultegra is mainly a personal preference thing (ergonomics and double-tap shifting). They are both 2nd from their respective Brand's top of the line and are very comparable in quality.

The CAAD9 is considered to be a very stiff race bike, so you may find it a bit less comfortable than the other two for longer rides.
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