Good deal from LBS?
 

What I was looking for:
I've been searching for a new/used bike for a bit, going to be a city commuter and general transportation. I need something fairly compliant with relaxed geometry as I broke my back several years ago, I want STI shifting and 105 or better components, I'm a 55-56 btw (~31" inseam and 5'11)

What I found:
'05 Iron Horse Excelsior Race for $999 + 100 in shop bucks, full Ultegra, besides the cranks, aluminum w/ carbon rear stays and fork, lifetime tuneups etc.

I've been shopping around quite a bit, mainly looking for a quality steel bike fitting what I want in my size in my price range (don't want to break the 1k mark as it will be a daily ride and very well could get stolen) and I haven't seen a better deal. Nashbar HAD the '06 model, but are out of the 56cm so thats a no go.

Does anyone else have any recommendations?

There is a Lemond Zurich I've been watching on ebay, but who knows how high that will reach in the next 4 days...

Don't know the bike but have you considered bikesdirect.com? Big ugly steel is real ad on this page =====>

Well anywhere near $500 or hell even $300 would be stealable. If you're just going to be looking for a commuter, look for something used and looks beat up. Anything with carbon, and ultergra on it is hugely stealable.

I have looked at that, but would probably rather get a $200 Dawes and put 105 on it and come out cheaper.