I still have not made up my mind. Thanks for all the advice. Hey ridethecliche...the link to that motobecane was a sweet looking bike. I had not seen that one. That will stretch my budget a bit, but let me see what I can do. Gotta do something soon because I am starting my base training in a few weeks. What is more, it's is sunny and like 80 degrees outside right now and I don't have a bike to get out with. My steel frame has to go to the shop before it can be ridden.