Jestre.. I was able to resist making a hasty decision on the cannondale! Instead a local shop sold me a pair of handle bar extenders for $12 and it makes my current bike a lot more comfortable. I'm still going to want a new bike in the near future though. I really don't love the old one and riding 1 hour/day is too far not to treat myself to a new toy.

Orikal, I'm glad you like your Eros. I'm starting to think I might want a straight up road bike rather than a touring/cyclocross. My commute is entirely paved and most of it is pretty darn nice, so as long as I don't die when I hit the occassional stick in the road, I'll be happy. I'm going to go ride some Fuji & Specialized bikes tomorrow morning. Fun fun fun