Kestrel 4000 Pro SL-Shimano — ($4,330)

Just like minimalist running shoes, Speedos and New Kids on the Block, Kestrel is making a big comeback. The affordable Shimano-equipped Pro SL (which can also be had with a SRAM Red group for $6,600) comes spec’d with Ultegra components and Mavic Ksyrium wheels. Kestrelbicycles.com