For $2000, I would buy a bike online. If you look hard enough you could get atleast a full carbon bike with full RIVAL, and possibly Ultegra. You would be more likely to find a bike with a RIVAL setup. Though you might find an aluminum bike with Ultegra.

Bike MSRP's have skyrocketed in the last few years. A lot of 105 level bikes are selling in the $2300-$2700 range whereas a few years ago you could get a decent 105 for $1600-$1800.

I bought a Full Carbon/Full Rival bike on competitivecyclist.com last year, and could not be any more satisfied. I think you're getting a lot more value by taking that route.

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes...0_20000_400315

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes...1620008_400315

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/fr...ike-10841.html


These are some good examples of great deals at great price points.