Hey Rick...welcome aboard. Those are all nice bikes. The Pilot might be the best compromise between road bike for speed and road bike for comfort. Check out the Clydesdale posts; there is one going right now from a guy of your build who was asking for thoughts on the Pilot as well. The concensus was that it would be a great bike for sure.
A buddy just bought a 1500. That is a really nice entry level road bike, no doubt. Ride them and see what feels right for you.
And whatever you decide, keep riding!