I had the old CR1 Sl, now have an Addict R3 and a Parlee Z4. The '06 CR1 Sl was absolutely brilliant climbing and descending. I remember several distinct occasions climbing with the CR1 when I just laughed out loud, thinking that this was ridiculously easy. With the massive cross section front fork, it was an equally brilliant descender. Problem was, I wrapped the derailleur around the back end when the chain separated on one side of a link.

My '09 Addict is almost as good a ride, and appears to be a lot sturdier carbon build. The Parlee is even more impressive, in terms of build quality, but doesn't have the vibrancy of the Addict frame. I've ridden a Storck Absolutist 0.9 and I thought that the ride quality was terrible - like a block of wood.

If I was buying a light frame today, I'd like to try a C-Dale Super Six. From discussions with others, the ride quality is close to that of the Addict, and the carbon build quality appears to be much better. But I'd be tempted by an Addict R15, especially the 2010 white/gray model.

Right now, I'm interested in a cyclocross type frame, probably titanium, and I'd prefer to have disc brakes. But that's a different story.