I really like Trek. I owned a 1990's Single Track for a few years and loved it. If I was lucky enough to find a good used Trek road bike locally at a fair price I'd be tempted. The Masi brand is impressing me a lot. You can find them with aluminum frames/carbon forks and with good components on the used market for $200-$500. The reviews are mostly positive too.
I really like Trek. I owned a 1990's Single Track for a few years and loved it. If I was lucky enough to find a good used Trek road bike locally at a fair price I'd be tempted. The Masi brand is impressing me a lot. You can find them with aluminum frames/carbon forks and with good components on the used market for $200-$500. The reviews are mostly positive too.