Did you look at the 7.5? I'm only asking because I've had several friends who are upgrading pretty fast because they didn't buy a better bike to begin with.
I agree with SadieKate. My BF's dad just bought a new 7.7 to ride when he has to lead the slower riders on our end of the month rides. It was a little overkill to be riding sweep on his Project One for our 50 mile rides!