I have an orbea made out of columbus zona tubing and a carbon fork. It is a very sweet riding bike.

You could pick up a 2013 salsa colossal 2 for just under $1400 online: Salsa Colossal 2 Complete Disc Road Bike in Tree Fort Bikes Endurance (cat43)

I really, really don't need another bike but I was tempted to pick this up; it takes up to a 28c tire (not all road bikes do), disc brakes, and nice wide ranging gearing. Steel frame and a carbon fork makes a good combo.