yep. I didn't understand that either.

Anyhow, I'm back to considering the Kilo TT, this time the stripper version, in raw. Or the Mark V prebuild in raw. Now, the raw Kilo IS clearcoated, and the raw IRO is NOT. Through the research I've done, it seems like half the people say that a clearcoat on a raw frame will cause rust, and the other half say that a you have to have clearcoat on a raw frame to prevent rust. This is very confusing to me, and I know nothing about this. Capo, you said it wouldn't rust for years if I tended to it properly. When I take my current bike outside from my air-conditioned apartment, it is immediately covered in a haze of wetness, caused by the ridiculous humidity in south Mississippi, and it feels damp throughout my ride. With that in mind, is raw even a reasonable option for me, and if so, would it be better to be clearcoated or not, and why?

Having said that, can someone explain to me why the IRO Mark V is a better choice than the Kilo TT stripper? I'm not implying that it's not, I just want to have a better understanding as to why. I'd say I'm still leaning 70/30 towards IRO, but everyone seems to agree that the Kilo is a great bike. Which comes with better componets stock? And what makes the componets better?

And I once again thank everyone for all their input. I would probably just give up a make an uninformed choice without this thread and your help.