Well it took me long enough, but I finally bought a new SOMA frame (631 steel) and matching fork. I picked it up at my LBS yesterday. Real nice! I'm taking the parts off my Fuji Absolute and putting them on the new frame. I had planned to do the work myself, but I'm having 2nd thoughts. I'm thinking it would be better to take it back to the bike shop and, at least, let a pro assemble the fork/frame/headset combo. Anyway, here's my "situation." I'm 6ft 2 in. tall and prefer to ride upright. I want a handlebar with a 3.5 - 4 inch rise. That's right... that's the way I like it! I'm thinking that instead of getting the usual aluminum bar, I might go for a steel one... or maybe a chromoly one. I ride 20+ miles a day (but not that much in winter). I'm thinking that a steel handlebar might cut down on some of the vibration that causes my hands and wrist discomfort. Would that be a significant improvement over aluminum? I'd be willing to take on the extra weight... don't really think that should be a big factor. Anything else I should take into consideration?

Thanks
Johern