I did love my 2005 Dolce as she was a gorgeous purple color (my fav), but didn't really get chance to get to know her too well before I had my nasty wipe-outs....and then I got pregnant...and then it got stolen. For right now, I want to go riding along the Lakefront path in Chicago, and get some mileage under my belt. Long term I would like to start doing Tri's and races but maybe at that point I'll be looking to upgrade anyway.... My hubby has just bought a Trek 1500, after owning a Trek 1000 and I know how much he loves his