Looking for a road bike but don't have a clue!

[Deanf]

Hi guys.
I'm looking for a road bike to go back and fore to work on, probably the occasional distance ride if its a nice day.
Maximum budget is around £1500. I'd prefer a carbon bike for no particular reason at all.
I'm about 5'9 on a generous day and weigh 11.5st.
I currently spend around £30 a week doing a 13.7 mile round trip to work everyday, so i'd like to cut down on that and would like to do less short journeys in my S4 (Hopefully upgrading to a V8 of some description at may).

Coming from a dh background i really wouldn't know where to start.

While i'm here..a few of my previous bikes!




Thanks in advance guys!

[Deanf]

Thank you for your input guys.
I'll put together a short list later.

Any opinion on Cube? I was looking at the Agree gtc pro.

[Deanf]

Thank you for all your input.

The bikes I'm interested in are:
The moda stretto.
Cube gtc pro compact.
Specialized tarmac.

The cube is priced at £1350 at the local (tredz).

What bike is the best in terms of value and componentry?
Thank you.

[Deanf]

My local is getting a Cube in for me to try, ill give them a ring and see if they can get a moda in aswell.

Cheers guys.

[Deanf]

Yea Thats not a problem. My local is going to be sorting out a deal on the whole lot.

Can't wait!

[Deanf]

Right guys. The cube hasn't come in yet but i've just gone round the neighbours and he has a Trek Madone 4.5 he's willing to part with.

I don't know which year it is but it has the following:
Ultegra brakes
Ultegra Rear mech
105 chainset
105 shifters
Bontrager race lite wheels.

He's also got brand new Shimano Rd86 shoes.

He bought the bike for £800 and it is in extremely good condition. Does it sound like a good bike? How much should i offer him?

[Deanf]

Sorry, touched a nerve?