If you had to choose...knowing that the Cervelo is less expensive and probably easier to come by...all things being equal in terms of cost and availability...

I'm looking for a carbon bike for the upcoming racing season. This would most likely be a "race only" type of bike, not looking for something to go on long training rides, centuries, etc. Most races here in the Mid-Atlantic are crits, with a handful of very hilly (no mountains, mind you) road races. My choices have been narrowed to the Cervelo R2.5, the Orbea Orca (Jelly Belly) and the Scott CR-1 Team.

Which is best for all 'round...fast in the sprints, good on the downhills and angel-like on the climbs?

Help!!!!!!

all great bikes, I'd go with a Scott or Cervelo. I don't think the Orbea has the same quality carbon nor will hold its value like the others

Can you guess which on I would recommend?