All right - I offerred $400 for the R1000 and the seller never responded - as far as I can tell, it's still posted at $500.

I test rode a Specialized Secteur the other day, then after riding 15 miles on my Fuji last night, I realize what a TANK it is (35+ lbs w/o gear ... did I mention that?!?)

In any case, I just came across a 2007 Cannondale T800 for a good price. It's classified as a "touring" bike. I don't, as of right now, intend to race. I mostly want to commute (during which I generally prefer making as good time as possible, if you know what I mean), go on some longer rides at a good clip, and potentially go on some LBS club rides and be able to keep up ... perhaps I could change out the 26/36/48 crank for a 30/42/52 to get some more speed yet still maintain good low gears?

Thoughts on the T800 as a possibility?

Or - would the brand new Motobecane Fantom Cross Trail I mentioned earlier fit the bill equally well?

Thanks for your insights ...