Originally Posted by
goenrdoug
Get the Scott, save the $400, for any/all of: a new seat, tires, pedals, shoes, shorts, jersies, sunglasses, helmet, gloves, etc. (That $400 will disappear rapidly.)
The difference between the components on the two bikes is relatively minimal. If you rode and liked both and still couldn't decide, pocket the money to pay for all that other stuff and then go ride your sweet new bike!
Regarding a double vs. triple: You will do fine with the double up front as you don't have any hills to speak of to really warrant a triple.
I tried to share the same logic, it seems the OP has made up his mind to go with the Bianchi because of the Ultegra parts. As we all found out, he will find out what all those accessories do to the wallet.