I have about $1,500 set aside to purchase a new bike. I am not impressed with teh carbon bikes at this price range. They felt very flexy even compared to my 88 steel bike. I am a big guy so stiff is important.

I can get a trek 1000 aluminum frame for about $200. I was thinkling about building it up via ebay and Nashbar with 105/ultegra components.

I know teh Trek 1000 was an entry level road bike but I was wondering if anyone could comment on the frame/ride quality.