Originally Posted by mconlonx

$700 is a pretty good deal--less so if it's a 09 leftover, moreso if it's the 10 model.

Shifters with thumb returns are a matter of taste--Campagnolo runs thumb returns throughout their line of shifters, all the way up to their top of the line Record shifters. Most people are more familiar with the Shimano double-paddle design... which is a great way to upsell into a 2-series bike.

Trek also introduced a 1.1 for 10, with a retail price closer to $600. When people are waffling between a 1.x bike or a 2.x bike, I usually ask how they see themselves using it. Just occasionally, not sure about the sport? Get a 1 series bike. Committed to getting into road riding, see yourself getting out regularly, like 3 times a week or so? You'll be happier spending the extra cash on a 2-series bike upfront, with 105 components.