Before I made the decision to go back to drops (after about 10 years with a MTB) with a Kona Jake, I was seriously considering a Jamis Coda or Specialized Sirrus; even though I was biased towards a steel frame (the Jamis), I think the Sirrus was better value for the money. The Raleigh Route 24 would have been on my list too, if it was available in Canada.