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Your point is clear , John. There is more to chosing a bike than speed, especially if you want to ride for many years. The new Stratus is a good bike especially since they made the frame stiffer. Longer frames are more stable than shorter ones and bigger wheels are safer around pot holes .I guess the best possible balance of frame length and stiffness with wheel size and BB height are needed.Then I guess it also depends on if you are 20 or 60. Some young men here in Oklahoma like to ride 2000 lb Bulls for --FUN.
Keith