If you are having to ask for advice here on what bike to get and what fit you want for that bike, then perhaps you need to get a less expensive bike. If you want a new bike, Many brands make bikes with the same frame as the ones going for $5000. However they have less expensive components on them. Sora, Tiagra and even some 105. Wheels will usually be of a appropriate tier level for the component level of the bike.
Once you yourself know what things you particularly do and don't like about a bike, then you can spring for the more expensive bikes. You might even treat yourself to one of the 10K to 18K bikes. But you need to know for sure it's what you want.
If your current budget allows you to toss the bike away, then sure, look for a bike at that price point. If you really get back into cycling, the bike you need right now probably won't be the bike you need when you get to a high level of cycling fitness.
Last edited by Iride01; 02-05-24 at 06:23 PM.