Which of these road bikes?

[alxce]

I am about to get back on a road bike after a couple of decades away. I have been riding a trail/mountain bike on and off in between but decided I would like to get out regularly on some longer road runs. At the moment I have narrowed the search down to the following bikes and would appreciate any opinions (or logical additions) before I pull the trigger. The decision needs to be made quickly as I have been looking for weeks and now running out of patience.

1)Felt Z6 Tiagra 2012
2)Scott CR1 Comp 2012
3)Mekk Poggio 2012
4)Giant Defy Composite 2 2012
5)Cube Agree GTC Compact

To make it easier assume all of them can be had for roughly the same price.
Thanks in advance.

[itsnotarace]

The odd two out there appear to be the Mekk and the Cube. All of the others have a more upright riding position which is probably better if you are not used to a low position.

You really need to test ride each and see which you prefer.

[MadDad]

itsnotarace said:

You really need to test ride each and see which you prefer.

+1 - if you have been riding MTB's for a few years you will be more than aware how important fit and setup is!

I went from years of MTB-ing to a Felt F75, great bike but quite aggressive geo and quite light by comparison with what I was used to - so took a while to get used to its 'twitchyness' and being very low on the bars.

[alxce]

Well that narrows the field because I definitely prefer the more upright stance. Two down and two to go, I will be getting on the Giant this afternoon.