soooooooo tempted to get a race bike, and its coming into sale season again. I've always liked Scott Scale and seen a bargain

scale 20

What else is there out there for the money??

Hate to recommend it, but for that money you could get this

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Focus_Raven_Pro_2009/5360037554/

Might be worth a look.

Hasa Carbon frame on eBay.

I had a Scott Scale last year. It was light, it was fast, it was stiff and uncomfortable over 6 hours.

This year I ride a Giant Anthem X and it is 3lbs heavier but is faster everywhere. It's the fastest bike I've ever ridden.

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/1027805/Giant-Anthem-X2.html?referrer=froogle.txt&utm_source=google&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=pid1027805

Usual price there, but there's none left elsewhere. Well worth it, the thing goes like shit off a shovel.