the price was more than right for a LBS, it looked like a bike owned by a poser who didn't ride. it is hard to find higher end bicycles in the midwest used. currently i have a steel 9 speed touring bicycle and would like to move into 9 or 10 speed aluminum. staying away from bleeding edge tech has always paid rewards for me personally and 9 speeds are more than sufficient for this Flatland.
thanks for the advice. something will eventually show up.