Bike shopping, any recommended?

So I have been doing a lot of research on different bike. I am looking at getting a new bike instead of used. (I know I can get used cheaper but I much prefer to get new due to warrenty, bike shop relationships, and a few other factors). I am looking to probably get the bike this fall or early winter when things start to go on sale but have been doing a lot of research. Now of course I will test ride any bike and get it fit before I buy and I will undoubtably go with the bike that fits me best. That being said I am trying to decide which bikes to actually look at in person in order to make that determination. I am shopping in the 1500 dollor or so range give or take a few hundred and have narrowed it down to several options. What I want to know is anyone who has owned/ridden any of these bikes that can comment on them.

QR Tequilo: Heard it is a good all around bike but one of my LBS mechanics has had several of the frames come back with manufacturing issues and QR was not the best with Customer service at fixing/replacing them. Hence this store stopped carrying QR bikes at all.

Felt S32: The reviews are, for the most part, quit positive for Felt, great Company, great Customer service and good technology. As this is the entry level Tri Bike from them though some concerns have been a weak fork that because unstable at higher speeds/downhill. Does anyone have an experience of this. Since I ride hills a lot I need a front end that will stay stable no matter what.

Trek Equinoxx 7: Trek is a known dependable brand for road bikes but not sure about the TT series. The equinoxx seems to do ok in the reviews but is slightly more expensive than others I am looking at but it does have a decent component set with all 105, including the crank.

Cervelo P1 Ultegra SL: Cevalo has known quality for TT bikes, Slightly more expensive, again, than some of the others but with a mostly Ultegra SL component set it seems like it would be well worth the extra expense.

Scott Speedster: as a road bike I would have to budget some additional money for clip on Aero bars and a new seat post set up to get a more aggressive/Aero stance but Scott has a solid reputation that hopefully is well earned. This bike (probably the S30) comes with a solid component set and Frame set up.

Specialized Alleze Compact Sport: Again a road bike so I would have to add in the bars and seatpost. The Alleze has more of an upright geometry so getting a good aero position could prove troublesome to me. The upside is the good price and the full 105 component setup along with Specialized great brand quality. I have known several people to happily compete on these bikes before is really why I am considering it.

As you can see I am not looking for a top of the line Carbon set up. I want something to replace my Trek Hybrid Commuter which I am happily using for this first season of Tris. I want something I can actively use for training and to compete on for the next 2-3 years before I decide to upgrade again if I want/need too. I do plan on doing longer races, at least a HIM or 2 and hopefully an IM in the next 2-3 years as well for an idea of the distance I want to use it for. All comments are welcome as far as experience with any of these bikes or brands. I have lots of time to make my decision in.