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Don't rule out 2nd hand. There are a big set of road bike folks that get upgrade-itis (fortunately myself excluded!).
6 years ago, when I got mine, I found there is a huge step up across some component groups, and then the price/value curve flattens out.
For example, back then there was a huge difference between Shamano 105 and Ultegra, but far less between Ultegra and Dura Ace.
So - do ride a few. If you are cool with a new bike at the $1000 price point, great! If not, shop around for a lightly used bike with better components, and do get a fitting!
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