Thanks for all the replies!!! I think I'm leaning towards the Emonda because of the potential to alleviate all the crazy road buzz. It also appears to be a slightly more versatile bike and is more adept at distance rides, whereas the madone is geared a little more towards racing. Unfortunately, I can't test ride the emonda because its an EP deal and the shop doesnt have it, but I'm going to test ride the madone to get a feel for how it rides.