Originally Posted by Bikecraft

TLDR other posts....my 2 cents:

Wait for a seasonal sale like the ones this weekend and buy a great carbon bike from a discount retailer like Performance/Nashbar for the same price as an ALU bike from Spec etc. Personally I ride Bianchi....with that said grab a cheap Fuji/Scattante with good wheels and groupset and enjoy the hell out of it. If you trust buying used or know the seller looking for a used major brand carbon bike can be a great value and provide an equally positive experience.