Some frames are just simply way overpriced. Especially the Asian made carbon ones. If you are going to purchase a bike, look at Giant's business model. They offer the same frame with varying components and price them accordingly. To pay over $5k for a Shimano 105 bike is ridiculous when you can get a Giant TCR Advanced with Sram Force for under $4k. You get a 15lb bike made in Taiwan that craps all over a $5k Wiler with 105 IMO.

At least Sram Rival is light and weighs less than my Dura Ace 7800 but I wouldn't pay over $3k for a Rival equipped bike. You shouldn't have to. There are plenty of other options. If you must have a Colnago EPS but can only afford a lower end group. Go Rival as it weighs only 100 grams more than DA 7900.

Two good options,
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/....1/3885/36660/

http://www.cannondale.com/usa/usaeng...S3C-SuperSix-3