I'm really looking into getting a Specialized Secteur with Apex. Already went to the LBS and they're gonna build it for me to test it out. I'm new to road biking (currently a MTB'er), and today I test road a Tiagra equipped Allez and really liked how it picked up speed as opposed to my MTB.
Three points I'd like your opinion on.
1) Going with Apex as opposed to Shimano. Apex is really new and untested. But people speak so great about it. What you think ?
2) Secteur vs Allez. Am I really on the right track by going for the relaxed geometry bike ? (I'm not very fit)
3) One of the employees told me I could get the manager lower me from an MSRP of $1450 to about $1300 or $1250. What price would be a good deal if I can get it ?
Thanks, bike pic and specs link below.
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...01&scname=Road