K2 brand of bikes???

The bike I'm looking at looks like this:

which looks like a tri bike to me. I haven't seen it in person, and wanted to get y'all's opinions before I drove an hour into Atlanta to the closest REI. I currently have a road bike (Motobecane), so I'm not shopping for a MTB or hybrid. I'd REALLY like a tri bike, or at least a better road bike.

The specs:
Frame    7005 aluminum with carbon fiber seatstays
Fork    Kinesis with carbon fiber blades
Crankset    FSA Compact double, 50/34
Shifters    Shimano Dura Ace
Brakes    Tektro dual pivot
Brake levers    Tetro aero bar-end
Front derailleur    Shimano 105
Rear derailleur    Shimano 105
Head set    FSA IS-3
Bottom bracket    TH Isis drive
Rear cog    Shimano 105 10-speed 12/25
Front hub    Joytech
Rear hub    Joytech
Rims    Alex R-500
Tires    Kenda Koncept, 700x23
Stem    FSA/Vision Tech SizeMore
Handlebar    FSA/Vision Tech Base Bar
Seat post    Kalloy micro adjust 300 millimeters
Saddle    T:Nine triathlon design
Pedals    Platform
Chain    Shimano 105
Weight    20.5 pounds

I have  a K2 mountain bike and love it.  Weight isn't an issue as it's an MTB.  But I've had it for several years with no issues.

Quality bike if it fits correctly.

Below is a link to the 2007 Red Zone - doesn't look like they are making them in 2008.  They had them for $799 at rscycle.com but only size small is available now. 

http://www.k2bikes.com/index.php?brand=2007&series=MENS%20K2&type=ROAD&model=RED%20ZONE&2007=true

Apologies to watergirl for going off-topic a little.  I'll let someone more knowledgeable comment on the bike you are looking at but it looks decent to me so long as it will fit etc...

I think this is the bike;

http://www.rei.com/outlet/product/760663

My bike partner has that bike. It does squeak. We call it tweety but she has raced, let me think, probably 3-4 sprints and 2-3 Oly's on it. She's had it a year + now. She put some fancy tires on it.

As far as I know she has no complaints.

 You could pm her . She posts in the GA forum under Ms.Browndog_ us.

Edited to add that we ride similar paces. However, I think--and think she would agree-- I am faster on the uphill and I have a roadie: a trek 1200. It is a 2005 or 2006. I would like a more agressive bike but it does me fine. However, I've only done one tri. But I did do a century on my bike and was fine.  I am considering gettting some aerobars for my half iron in Sept. But I seem to be fine without. I mean, I can keep up with the group when we ride.

Although it looks like a Tri Bike, what makes it a "Tri Bike" is the geometry. I looked at the link someone provided and couldn't find the geometry of the bike.  I'd find out the frame specifications and compare it to bikes that you know to be true "Tri" bikes. Otherwise, you'll just be buying another "Roadie".

Must say, you would not have a hard time fanding THAT one in transition!!

My take?  If it is what you can afford and you are happy with the fit and .... uh hum ..... color, then go for it!

But if you are buying it for the sole purpose of really "wanting" a tri bike and feeling this is an opportunity to do it, don't compromise in quality.  For example, those wheels suck.  But the rest of the package seems okay, especially for the price.