This man speaks the truth, and a perfect example of this is the bike I ride, the Cervelo S1. Not sure what your budget is because is exactly, but thats the most road bike you can get for the money. It cuts corners nowhere. Full Ultegra SL drivetrain, carbon in all the right places, great saddle, a slew of 3t parts. Not to mention the frame fast and stiff.
No, this is the most road bike you can get for the money
http://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/specs.html?b=821
plus discount if you've got a license (and crash replacement)