Thanks for all the encouragement

I wish I had the (add your favorite excuse here) to ride four times a week. Perhaps the twice monthly ride will grow on me as my son and I have fun together.

My son is a keeping in shape for a cross country tour this summer, so no off road riding for either of us. Just lots of hills.

So far you've eliminated the carbon frame and kept the triple crankset and drop handlebars. I suspect I want something in a more upright position to relieve lower back strain.

Any thoughts on the Specialized Roubaix Triple (the base model) or the Trek 2100 ? Any other specific suggestions ?