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Old 05-11-11 | 12:16 AM
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PaulRivers
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I believe the Specialize Sirrus Pro is one bike that the OP is looking for -
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...port%2FFitness

Full carbon frame - $2,000. But that's what the drop-bar full carbon model would cost as well.

Another one (I just know because my dad was looking) -
http://www.rei.com/product/811742/ca...on-2-bike-2011

Cannondale Quick Carbon 2 Bike - 2011, $1899.00

Personally, I don't know what to think about the drop vs flat bars thing. I do think the drop bars are faster because of wind resistance - I say this from riding both into the wind. On the other hand, despite all the talk about hand positions and such, even if I switch hand positions my drop bar bikes are never quite as nice on my hands as my best days on the flat bar bike. You gotta get good grips (like the Ergon ones) for the flat bar bike, and handlebar extensions things so you can switch hand positions for a little bit, but I do find the flat bar a little less stressing on my hands than the curly ones overall.
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