Let me ask a general question. I [strike]like[/strike] love and adore my R3, and loved my RS before it. I test rode an S2, which is what the Soloist turned into over the years, and liked it very much (because it's FAST!) but choose an R3 instead. I wished I could have both, and this would get me pretty close to having both. Anyway, I drove by the bike shop on my way home Sunday morning, saw a used Cervelo out front, and was curious enough to stop and check it out. Then I did a test ride yesterday and had them check my Novara out for resale value.

A CX or touring bike may well be a better match for my needs. But I haven't been excited enough by stuff like the Cross Check or LHT to do a test ride. The Soloist isn't perfect, and if I have to use a backpack that'll be kind of annoying, but the bike is exciting, and I'm sure I'll have fun with it ... so I suspect I'll commute by bike more often if I do this. I'm a very indecisive person, and I guess the question is more whether other people think this is smart reasoning?

This is one of the things I'm most concerned about. I'm pretty sure the Soloist has no mounts for a rack. I put a rack on my Novara using P-clamps. It's rated to 55 lbs, and I've had close to that in it, on the way back from the grocery store with laundry detergent and stuff. I have a car, but I dislike driving, and love riding.

I've been wondering the same thing. The LBS must be expecting to get more than that for it...! I'm "a worrier" and a little nervous about letting strangers show up at my house and test ride it. I could ask for an ID, but I can't spot a fake. I might be able to get $100 more with patience ... is that worth some anxiety and dealing with lots of random people? ( I know that's not something other folks can answer for me. )