The bike frames we are talking about here are all very similar. They are entry level (not bad) cyclocross and allarounders, i.e., Cross Check, Space Horse, Black Mountain Monster Cross, etc. Frankly, I like this class of modern bikes. BTW, regarding "uninspiring," one has to recognize that these are "allarounders" and not road racing bikes, old or new. They are in their own class of CX/sport tour. Since I already have the Cross Check, the frame that presently intrigues me is the Black Mountain Road bike that will take 33mm tires. Just wish it had more brazeons.