Just ran across this thread. Some interesting comments, some really spot on others not so much. I've had the Alize model for a few weeks now and think it's the best bike I've ever been on. I plan on racing the crap out of it next year.

To say you'd rather have a caad9 or say it's not unique is pretty weird, in my opinion. The tubes are incredibly manipulated for a purpose, and it's a heck of a lot lighter and more aero than a caad9 - simply not in the same league, nevermind the fact it rides significantly better.

if you click on my blog I recently posted a bunch of pics and some opinions on the ride near the end.