Hi there... I need a new Roadie

HI, I have an old Raleigh racer... however the frame is rusty and wont last too much longer...
I am looking for a new road bike with drops..
I have a budget of £400-650, obviously less money on bike means a better lock, shorts and jersey etc.
I am looking for a bike that works well and wont break too easily...
I have heard conflicting rumors about Sora parts... will they wear out quicker??
I have looked at the Specialized Allez, the Giant Scr's and the Bianchi's
what would be best for £400-500 and £500-650 ???
Oh and I am 6ft 2" 70 Kg (although i will probably fill out as i get stronger legs)
Thanks for any help...
Grumpert
I am looking for a new road bike with drops..
I have a budget of £400-650, obviously less money on bike means a better lock, shorts and jersey etc.
I am looking for a bike that works well and wont break too easily...
I have heard conflicting rumors about Sora parts... will they wear out quicker??
I have looked at the Specialized Allez, the Giant Scr's and the Bianchi's
what would be best for £400-500 and £500-650 ???
Oh and I am 6ft 2" 70 Kg (although i will probably fill out as i get stronger legs)
Thanks for any help...
Grumpert
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I'm not really fussed when it comes to the groupset, but I need at least Tiagra shifters as they use the same mechanism as the higher end shimano groupsets. Sora and 2200 work differently and require you to move your hands to shift gear down... or is it up?
The 2200 STI shifters use a thumb padal to go into higher gears and the brake lever (inwards) to go into a lower gear - budget groupset, but the thumb shifter part is quite nifty.
been to a cpl of local bike shops they all said to wait the price will drop but with limited stock they will go quick.
im looking at this one. Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Alu Xenon – £595
http://www.bicycledoctor.co.uk/
from here.
But then again I've only test ridden one bike with teh higher end system.