My 10 year old Bridgestone MB is getting tired, so I will be retiring it for winter use only. I would like to get another bike for my 7 mile commute (14 miles total) and occasional longer rides (up to about 28 miles total.) Anyway, I've narrowed my choice down to two bikes:

1) Jamis Coda Comp http://www.jamisbikes.com/bikes/05_codacomp.html
2) Bianchi Bergamo http://www.bianchiusa.com/602.html

Each has features that I like. I prefer the Coda Comp's cromo frame and carbon fork. Nice ride! OTOH, the Bergamo is by no means a bad ride... just a different "feel" inherent w/ an aluminum frame bike. I happen to like aluminum because of its light weight; I do have to carry the bike up stairs. Still, as 'they' say "steel is real" and it's generally my preference. I wish the Bergamo had a carbon fork like Coda Comp. I think that would smooth out the ride for my longer trips.

Both bikes are a good fit in the 23" size, but the Comp has an adjustable stem,which gives me a slightly better fit. I like the fact that the Bergamo has an SRAM DualDrive single-sided shifting system. (Nice clean look without the extra chain rings!) Also, I like the wider tires of the Bergamo 700x38c - the Comp's tires are 700x28c. Ideally, I'd like a 700 32c tire. I don't know if there would be enough room for fender-clearance if I put the wider 32c on the Comp. So if anyone knows, I'd appreciate being told about that.

The Comp cost more than the Bergamo --naturally I prefer spending less-- but I will go for the best 'bang for buck'. If anyone owns either of these bikes, would you mind telling me what you paid for it? I look forward to some input.