I'm looking to replace a Bianchi BUSS with something that has slightly better pavement manners. Push comes to shove I'll buy a new wheelset (mine is busted) and throw some more road ready tires on the BUSS, but I would like a new bike.

Criteria:

Less than $700
geometry that will work well with risers and a slightly upright riding posture
Must not have spokey dokeys, tassles, or banana seat
I ride for fun, all pavement

LBS #1 has no bikes in stock that meet my criteria other than a roll globe 1, but its a medium frame. The carry Spec and Trek and are pushing the Soho, but if I can't try before I buy there is no sense in going LBS or even *new*.

LBS #2 is getting in a Marin Hamilton 29er Thursday that I'm going to ride. They carry Trek, Marin, Felt (had a curbside, but couldn't find it WTH?). They do seem willing to order anything without pressure to buy.

VERY little SS interest around here so they don't stock much in that market.


Of course, I'm watching ebay.

Suggestions?