Quote Originally Posted by Jo-n-NY
However, unless I missed it, what bike did you decided on if you decided. I have a Specialized Dolce Comp that I am super happy with, however, but I hear that Specialized will be coming out with a wsd all carbon bike for 2006. I know I take aluminum over steel only because a light bike is more important to me. The lighter the better. With a carbon seat post and fork, bumps do not seem to be an issue for me, but I do try to avoid them if possible just to save from things getting loose on the bike. I would have to see a major difference in the ride to go for all carbon and look forward to checking out the Specialized when it comes out.

Anyway, sorry to ramble. Just curious as to what your new bike will be. Either way, sure sounds exciting.

~JoAnn
hi joann... haven't picked on yet... still in the looking/deciding arena! glad to know about the specialized wds carbon! i'll be lookin forward to seeing it in person!

from what i've read and been told... a steel frame for me would be very light (3 pounds or under!) as it could be made with the lightest stuff.... it's all so confusing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!