Thanks for the input everyone.

The Kona Jake cant take a front rack. Quickly realising reading these forums that im prob going to need more gear than can fit on the back rack.

The more i think about it, i think the Masi is the closest to what i want. Can be loaded up with front and rear racks and has a solid frame but can be stripped down and with slimmer tires will be fine for speed.

I do take on board the point about gearing. Im going to be testing a few bikes today again as i have someone interested in buy my jake.