I'm slowly updating the OP with all the great new bikes you guys are identifying.
Since I'm still a budget-conscious student, I'm extremely intrigued by the Origin-8 CX700. Less than $200?!? I don't know anything about this company; is there a catch? When it comes to CroMo frames, I think Surly/Salsa, which are over $500. Hell, I even found Soma Fabrications for $450 (which also looks great, BTW).
Can someone please tell me what the catch is, there? I mean, it's less than half the price of competing frames! Also, what's up with that 132.5 mm hub spacing? They're claiming it will fit 130 mm and 135 mm hubs...is that actually true and/or acceptable?