Road bike recommendations

I am giving up on aluminium braking surfaces because I don't need them. I weigh 60kg, and live in London. If I was going to be tearing down alpine descents, I'd get some aluminium tubs, but I'm not. I'm riding short, quick training rides and 100 mile club runs on the weekend. I'll take the aerodynamic and weight advantage, thanks.

For "training rides" and that weekend warrior ride you don't need carbon aero wheels. They are NOT even an advantage. While some of the best ones are light and offer a bit better break-away aerodynamics, they are also more prone to sidewinds and provide less confort than a set of low profile lightweight tubular rim based wheels. And if its not about "training" and club-rides then get tubular.. Carbon and clincher are not a good mate.

Braking performance.. Carbon provides an excelllent surface. I've used ADA pads on everything (including alloy rims) and they work well--- good enough for riders hitting some of the fastest descents in bad weather during the major Tours. And if you really need a more controlled braking (its about heat and not friction) surface... Kevlar works quite well...