My 292s is one I sought out in order to be my reward bike for when I lose enough weight to ride it. I wanted a nice quality American built bike, and didn't want to pay the premium for a Paramount. Plus, I moved to Pennsylvania a few years back, so there is a regional interest as well. Maybe onbe day a Paramount will be in the stable, but for now, my Signature is the carrot I dangle before my eyes.

To be honest, I have never even ridden a road bike of the quality of a Ross Signature, so when I do ride mine, I will finally get to see what all the fuss is about. My Voyageur from about the same era is the highest quality bike I have ever ridden. It is no slouch in the quality department either, but it is definitely a different style of bike.