Originally Posted by mconlonx

***disclaimer: I work in a Trek shop***

The Trek Madone 2.1 would be the direct, current model replacement for your 2100. Sometime in the past decade(?) they divided their road bike names by 1000, so the 2100 is now the 2.1, the 5200 carbon bike is now the 5.2, etc. I'd agree with DiabloScott to look at the CrossRip bikes, too. The 2.1 exceeds your budget, but the 1.5 might also be worth looking at. Me? I'd save a bit more for 105 components on the 2.1 or CrossRip Ltd.

Other than Trek, I like the Kona Jake or Honky Tonk.