Originally Posted by Ami K
For someone riding about 200 miles a week, and looking to spend about $3000-$4000 on a bike made of either Titanium or Carbon Fiber, fit with Ultegra level system, which brands/models will provide the best bang for the bucks?
$3000-4000 will get you full carbon + full dura ace with a good wheelset. Or Campy Record if you would consider that. If your budget is really that high don't even think about Ultegra.
Here are a few bikes I would put on my short list if somebody gave me $3500 cash tomorrow:
Specialized Tarmac Pro Dura Ace with Ksyrium Elite wheelset, $3500 MSRP (probably $3200 in store?)
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=13002
Pedal Force QS2 full Dura Ace with OK wheelset for $2500, or upgrade to a really nice wheelset for a total around $2850:
http://pedalforce.com/online/your_co...1_99999_100230
The Cervelo R2.5 with Chorus should be well under $3000, I believe I saw somebody get one for $2500 last month.
http://www.cervelo.com
Cannondale Six13 Pro1 with DA and Ksyrium Elites:
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/06/C...del-6PC1D.html
also consider the cannondale synapse and specialized roubaix series if you want a little bit more relaxed riding position.