Originally Posted by Butch
I am looking to buy my first road bike with a $1000 budget. I am most concerned about the frame, but I would like to get a full Shimano 105. My primary search includes Felt F80 (105/Tiagra triple), Trek 1500 (Ultegra/105), and a Bianchi Veloce (Campy components that I am not familiar with).
In your opinion are the frames roughly equal in quality? Any feed back or even other bike information would be useful. By the way, I did see a Klein Quantum T for $1229. It's a slick looking bike.
I'd get a Felt F70. Good frame with agressive geometry and 105 components. Good bike for the money ( I think it is under $1000).
Felt f70 is the first level of felt with upgraded frame.(carbon stays and integrated headset)