I understand your pain...

I rode a Jamis Aurora today. Wasn't too thrilled with the paint, but oh, the splendor of a smooth silky steel frame! I rode, nay I SAILED, over tree roots and gravel and railroad tracks and the bike-lust I felt was tremendous!

(why oh why did I ever EVER sell my steel Trek?!?!)

And it had drop bars. Drop bars are a joy.

I can't afford a new bike. I might just be able to afford changing my Kona over to drops. (would have to change levers and shifters and bars and brakes and stem)

Bike envy is a b*tch.