Originally Posted by
dploy
Just curious - why the emphasis on groupset? Would you really be able to tell Tiagra from 105 from Ultegra?
IMO I would get the most comfortable frame as possible at the LBS and be comfy with the shifters. I hated the Sora shifts personally...
I was close to the Neuvation but just felt better w/a local LBS to rely on for adjustments etc.
+1.
Buy a great "frame" with an entry-level group and then build it up as you go.
At that price, you either choose between group or frameset.
Scott CR1 Comp comes to mind.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...CR1-team-model
Full Carbon.
Full Tiagra (actually, not bad).
Fully gorgeous and worthy of build up.
http://www2.bicycling.com/gear/detai...2016-0,00.html
"
If you're worried about component spec, this is not the ride for you,
but if you're all about getting the biggest performance bang for the buck,
the CR1 Comp should be at the top of your test-ride list."
