Originally Posted by
Steely Dan
if you're willing to join the dark side (bikesdirect.com), Titanium is not that expensive anymore.
I've got the cross version of that bike. Got it second hand off eBay with Cane Creek wheelset,plus complete second CC wheelset with studded tires,and BB7 disc brakes. It's my current nice weather commuter,and once I settle on tires(w/appropriate width fenders) and gearing,it'll prolly be my all weather commuter.
Is nice. Is very nice. I like.