Road Cycling - "Compact" steel frame bikes

I'm in the market for a Road Bike - currently have MTB. I've decided that I want a steel framed bike. Looked at the Fuji Roubaix pro. What I really want is a "compact" steel frame. Price range is up to 2K. Which manufacturers offer road "compact" steel framed bikes?

OldnSlo,

To start, welcome to the Forums, I think you'll find it
a nice place (unlike that other place).

If you're serious about the bike, Serotta makes
Steel compact frames, but they might be stretching
your budget a bit. You're post wasn't clear to me,
is $2k for the frame, or entire bike?
just out of curiousity, why steel (and fwiw I ride steel)?

Marty

Thanks for response - the frame on the Fierte is exactly what I am looking for. I was originally plannon on the CDale R1000 sport 2003 model. After reading about Al frames being stiff, and frequently cracking, I started looking for a bike with similar frame design in steel. So here is my ideal bike:

Steel- Compact frame - like Serottta Fierte (or frame geom of Cdale R1000)

105 or Ultegra Grouppo

Decent wheels

Price - around $2,000.

Leaning towards steel because of "comfort" and reliability - I weigh 225. Also want the geometry of the "compact" frame.

Anyone make a bike that meets the above criteria?

While I ride a serotta albeit an older one,
I can honestly say the R1000 shouldn't be all that
bad a ride. Yeah Al is stiff, but remember most
of the complaints about stiffness come from lightweight
riders. I'd give it a good test ride.
The Fuji's which you mentioned are nice bikes.
OH yeah, Univega Modo volare (or something
like that), gets very good press (and is campy daytona/centaur).
just out of curiosity, why compact frame?

Marty