I got the 07 about a month and a half ago. Yeah, the tubing on the 07 is reynolds 525 i think, and so the decals are under the clear coat. Mine also came with an 18 tooth cog and 165 cranks (I have the 53cm). I don't know if this is standard or just some sort of anomaly. If you really want to take off the decals go with the 06, but if you don't care so much go with the 07. I'm not sure about pricing but I seem to remember one store that told me that the 07 was $25 or $50 more expensive, but i went to a different shop and got it for way cheaper.