Just a random thing to throw in here! What about for the same price range going for a Specialized? Or even a Jamis or Felt? All 3 have hidden brakes, which will create greater aerodynamics and shave a little more time...

http://feltracing.com/09-catalog/tim...es/09-b12.aspx

http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik..._xenitht1.html

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkM...=39235&eid=113

I am looking at the Transition for myself. I feel the frame is a step ahead of the others, with the felt right behind it and the jamis right there also(but the Jamis is the most expensive)

Just throwing out the idea that some other brands might offer a little more for the same price range, and causing a little more trouble in the decision!!!!