Oops, late reply

I've contacted my LBS, and they found me a 2010.... 3lbs lighter than the 2012 and way better parts. Not a fan of the color scheme though, too busy. I prefer a more minimalist color combo, but that could be fixed later on. They'll confirm with me either today or tomorrow if they are able to get it.

As far as stiffness, I know it's not directly similar, but I do have quite abit of tolerance with stiff rides. I rode my track car around for a few months when my daily broke (it had a cage and 600lbs springs) and I also do endurance karting....by endurance I mean 14hours (2hr stints on a kart with no suspension).

Thanks for that input! I've recently moved outside the city in a very open area with new roads (5yrs) Routes are clean for miles! On top of that, the velodrome in DC is about to open up... bikeshops in the area expect it by fall.

bike in question:


edit: if confirmed, thinking to get a black seat instead, black tape on the bars, and maybe find an AC substitute with more dominant black color to subdue the flashing red.