Hello everyone,

New to the forum and wanted to say hello, currently i have 2 Mtn bikes 1 is a early 90s Giant Rincon, and earlier this year i picked up a Raleigh Talus 29er Comp. While i am enjoying the riding the Raleigh so far i am wanting to get a road bike.

I have looked at several and know i would like to buy a bike i can grow into. I don't have any plans on racing but would like to get to the point of doing some group rides and longer distance rides.

I am struggling a bit on the bike choices as i know i would like at least a 105 bike or better and everyone says carbon is good on the roads out here outside Houston. just curious what some of you think of my plan at this point i am looking to get this in the next couple weeks.