Veronica and Surly:

I saw this bike at Belmont Wheelworks...just visiting because Bike Alley is the place I love the most. The picture on the web does not do this baby justice. The pink is much more vibrant in person and the wheels are laced the same. V, I ride a compact frame becaue of my small stature, big attitude, and I don't find them to be twitchy at all. Also, you are right, the campy does look better than the Ultegra, but the Ultegra ain't horrible...the levers looked fine. If I go back that way I may test ride to give an honest opinion, but did she ever catch my eye.
Surly, my kids measured a snow drift at 52 inches but I think all and all we got about 30 or so here in Worcester. I am rebuilding my ole Terry and had Bike Alley re-lace one of my wheels...they did a marvelous job. They had a Surly single speed hangin up last time I was there...it was cool looking. I personally may buy the periwinkle Hardrock that seems to be lingering and waiting for me to buy it
karen