Update - Going into my local LBS this Wed to finalize the purchase. Will be fitted to either a 58 or 60 Cannondale Synapse 6 in the white color (2008) model. The LBS was very accomodating in the price negotiations and is throwing in some freebies (helmets, etc..)
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/08/c...el-8RAS6T.html
I test rode a Bianchi via Nirone this week-end and it felt very good. Also rode a CAAD 9 with the Tiagra group set - amazing bike, very responsive but it felt a bit harsh on the pavement, plus it may be too much bike for my needs at this time.
Can't wait!