Yo, I am a bit dissapointed in this thread. Usually bikefurums threads are much better spirited than this. I too don't ride bianchis. My bike is a Cannondale but that doesn't much matter. The fact is that riding a road bike is awesome. Everytime you get off of it, you will be hit with a huge sense of loss because you are no longer riding it. I imagine that you found a bike or bike shop that fits you. Congrats, welcome to the road. Hope to see ya out there.