Advice on choosing a new bike

[elk]

I love that Waterford is making the steel frames for the new Terrys

I have an Aurora and I love it... I wanted a comfortable steel touring bike that I could learn to ride long distances on..as well as get up and down the hills of my neighborhood. I have no complaints

As far as the Bleriot??? I think its what they're using to replace the Ranbouillet for the present...and if I had a chance to try one out...I'd go for it. Being a Rivendell fan.

[KnottedYet]

Same measurements as you, except my superior sternum to superior pubic bone length is about an inch longer.
I have long arms as well as long legs.

Ride: 56 cm Kona Dew, 20 inch Kona Smoke, 53 cm Waterford X-12, 52 cm Surly Cross Check.
(Dew is aluminum, everything else is steel)

Changing stems on the Waterford and Surly let me really fine-tune the fit.

[cosc]

Elk, on a warm day I think I will go test ride the pretty Bleriot, which is many miles away.

The terry bikes $$ quite a bit, but would be worth it if the fit was right.

Knotted, wish I was close and I'd test ride your rigs. My arms and hands are more in the average length. I'm hoping for a bike without oddles of seatpost showing and a short, stubby stem.

I'll be quick to test ride as soon as we get out of the deep freeze and shops get in their new spring bikes. Looking forward to easter!!!!!!!!

[ehirsch83]

I would check out the 2007 specialized Roubaix. They are made for distance riding, more of a comfort road bike- not aggressive like a race bike. The 2008s are all out, so you could probably get a comp or expert right in your price range.