from what I've read, the Revenio is a fine bicycle and 10spd Tiagra is nothing to scoff at either (essentially 5600 105 group from a couple years ago). $1300 for a Tiagra equipd carbon bike is acceptable. try to get a test ride and see for yourself, I'm betting you like it. then go take a test ride on some comparable AL bikes like the Cannondale Synapse Alloy 6 (tiagra equipd, msrp $1330) and see if it rides better, or a Sectuer Elite (tiagra msrp $1200). you may find the Revenio to be the bike you need, you may like the AL c'dale/spec better. lotsa great options out there, but let your own ass decide if the revenio is right for you.