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New to road bikes

Hey! I'm new to road bikes and I'd appreciate any help I could get when it comes to choosing a bike. I have my eye on the following three bikes, but I am not really sure.

Sensa Lombardia Limited Edition
http://www.merlincycles.com/sensa-lombardia-limited-edition-57880.html

B'Twin Alur 700
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/alur-700-road-bike-id_8290145.html

Ribble Gran Fondo Special Edition
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sed/road-track-bike/ribble-gran-fondo-shim...

The B'Twin is out of stock (I think they've got a slightly improved model bringing in an 11 speed 105 coming out), and I was wondering if it would be worth waiting for it.

The Sensa Lombardia is hugely reduced, and looks like a bargain, but I am unsure whether the reduction is just a marketing ploy as I can't really find any reviews on it.

Lastly, I like how the Ribble is so customisable and seem to be good value, but don't really know what I should be looking to customise.

Ideally I would like a quality bike under 1 grand with 105 or equivalent groupset, and if anyone had any ideas that would be welcome!

If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.

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