Thanks for the Summary. I'm definitely new to these bikes and cycling in general, but your excellently detailed descriptions allow for vicarious experience.

I guess the dimensions are not the only factors involved in the black legend, but it would be interesting to see if there is a difference.

In any case, if anyone has a smaller size (~50cm) they are willing to part with in the NY/NJ area, I would love to trade! These bikes are quite intriguing, enough to hear it from the wife for having another bike.