I have an Airborne Carpe Diem cyclocross frame and fork. The fork is carbon, but more stout for the cyclocross. I like that. No longer made, but the company reorganized under a different name and may still be around.
Rugged, comfortable and has attachment points for a rear rack, fenders and even disc brakes (with STI yet). I always carry a trunk bag and use fenders for wet roads. I don't get waves from most roadies.
Don't use discs due to weight.
I used to do 70 mile rides on it and once in a while now I'll take it out for a 40 miler though I've switched mostly to mountain biking.
There's nothing I find disagreable about the bike. I do want a second set of wheels with wider tires to do more rough stuff that's too mild for a mountain bike.
Al
Last edited by alcanoe; 01-02-11 at 09:16 AM.