Originally Posted by Steve Katzman

Your friend might want to consider a Scott CR1, which from 2010 changed from a full race to a comfort geometry. I found this to be the best bang for the buck when I bought my 2010 Ultegra equipped "Pro". The 2010 105 equipped version is the "Team" and lists for $1999 with a full carbon frame and fork and Mavic Aksium wheels. Not a bad deal compared with the others out there. I would guess you could get that discounted a bit now that the 2011models are out.
http://www.bikesale.com/scott-cr1-team-cd-2010.aspx