Originally Posted by
The Weak Link
Get a full carbon bike with at least 105 components. If it's a good fit you'll be happy for the rest of your life.
C.F.can be quite cheap nowadays but the 105 is the Minimum to get. Look at Giants- Specialised and the Trek Madone. Others I would recommend are way above us mere mortals price range but look at All the manufacturers within your price range.
Only thing is Test ride. This next bike should last a while so get the best you can afford. I would also add the caveat that C.F. does not suit everyone. I have a good C.F.bike in a Giant TCR-C. But for me I have a better aluminium bike in the Boreas Ignis. Just personal preferences.