1500 bucks should get you a 105 (maybe ultegra mix too) carbon roadie, that's what I'd go for. Muke has no idea what he's talking about, CF is smooth, light and vibration absorbing, that's why its the standard now. All the frames are pretty much made in Taiwan under the direction of the brand label so its pretty much pick your color. Definitely get fitted, you may have to replace stem/bars depending on what stock equipment is, lots of shops will cut you a break on stuff like this if you're doing the fit session and buying a new bike.