After much contemplation with which bike to get, why I should get it, and if I'm really going to try and attempt to race next season, I finally decided on Giant's TCR Advanced 2 (Ultegra groupo). I'm really pleased with the decision after the helpful dudes at the Freewheel bike shop helped me out a bit. They were right with the new Ultegra components. According to them, it all pretty much feels like the DA stuff! It's definitely light, very stiff, and I really like the responsiveness and handling of the bike. It's currently bone stock, but I will probably make some upgrades within the next coming weeks/months. It would be nice to get a fresh wheelset too. Anyone selling their zipp or reynolds wheelset for a decent price? (My birthday is coming up =) )

ATTENTION: Brett, Jonathan R, Davis, and whomever else is down, let's do this for next season!!
-Joe