My brother thinks a drop that big must be labor, given that the parts are mostly the same. Is Specialized building bikes somewhere new for 06?

Anyway, I just got back from my LBS. The 2005 Comp has been marked down to $799! They also had a 2005 Elite for 749. I rode that and it was great, too. I just love how these bikes are set up.

I then asked if they have the 2006 Comp. Yessiree, in blue and for 799! So they are gonna get that one to the store later today or tomorrow. I will have a look at the brakes; I think both did have plastic levers. Drag, if spec'd as alloy, but no biggie.

It's also 52 and sunny today, so I really have bike fever!