Cannondale Alloy Tiagra or Mekk Carbon 105?

nspatafora
nspatafora Posts: 2
edited April 2017 in Road buying advice
Currently comparing

https://www.rei.com/product/108584/cann ... -bike-2017

http://www.nashbar.com/webapp/wcs/store ... 1___204875

They cost about the same (after paying an LBS to assemble & tune the Mekk).

Would higher quality on the Cannondale offset the Mekk's carbon frame and 105 components?