^ okay.... $2k for the bike and then replace the wheels with good ones.... for maybe $500-$700....
that's $2700 - the price of the trek 7.9.........
i have not completely ruled the orbea diem out but i am listing my pro's and con's for and against all the bikes i've listed.... i wish this decision was easy to make.... i'm about to collapse on my laptop thinking about this.... LOL