Originally Posted by
PepeM
I test rode that one during the summer and really enjoyed it. I would even keep the huge tires. Can't guarantee it but it should be plenty capable for group ride duty. Get yourself some nice fenders (I recommend
these) and you'll be good to go.
EDIT: Alternatively, the Kinesis 4S is one sweet ride.
Quickly looked at the 4S. It looks very nice, but seems like they only sell the frameset by itself. At $650, it is over my budget after adding gruppo, disc brakes, and disc wheels.