Originally Posted by
downwinded
Have you considered a Crossrip Comp? Same money as the 7.5. I know it's a drop bar but, riding on the flats is not that much different than a flat bar and it would get you the disc brakes on a carbon fork. It has interruptor brakes as well, if that is a concern. Might give one a spin for the heck of it.
I just got one of these and love it....