I think you guys almost have me sold on a checkpoint. Then, if I want, I could either upgrade, keep what I have if I like it, or keep what I have and buy a set of smaller wheels. If the shop tries to talk me into the Emonda I'd be open to it but it seems like a cheaper road bike isn't a great idea since A. it's still a road bike as far as temperment, and B. I'll want to upgrade immediately within a year if I love it. At least with the Checkpoint I have the versatility which is attractive and with the Emonda, I'd have a pretty awesome road bike for the money and I wouldn't need to upgrade unless I got real deep into the game. Maybe I'll luck out and there'll be something really good used but from what I've heard from a couple guys who were looking in the $1500-$2000 range locally, I don't have much hope for that.