I already have 700 Handbuilts that are going on my new ride to replace my wrecked/trashed ride. So for me it's also a matter of swapping better parts over and I just like 700's... Is it rational? I think it is but much of it may be in my head. My roadie is also 700 so being able to parts swap things like wheel sets and so forth matters to me.

Nothing wrong with the LHT. It just doesn't work for me.

I also don't like bar end shifters....

So in answer to the question you ask.... Yes.