Originally Posted by
eippo1
So I'd recommend getting the 5 and spending the savings on a decent wheelset.
+1 to this. I have been an avid cyclist for 20 years and I have always maintained that 105 is the pivotal point where diminishing returns starts to take real effect. Staying true to that, my most recent bike is equipped with 105. I see no need for more than that beyond weight reduction (unless, of course, you find a better price on it over 105). I did upgrade the wheelset, saddle, and handlebar, but the rest keeps me quite happy. The Podium 5 is spec'ed similarly, and you even have a carbon frame over my aluminum!