Thanks for the info. Zen. The paint scheme is very similar to my 2005 titanium isis. I also had a 2001 classic that I put drop bars on, and a 2003 isis that I converted to a touring bike w s/s couplers, canti bosses, etc. by a frame builder. Mine are a mix of 17.5" and 19", and all have the small front wheel. There are only subtle differences in frame geometry between the symetry/isis family and the classic/madeleine family, its more about how you set them up that make some models more suitable for touring. The older steel ones are comparatively heavy though.

Until I found my XS cervelo RS, they were the only bikes that fit me, but I think I am a tad taller than you (my cervelo is a 48cm, while my terrys are a mix of 17.5 and 19" the 19s fit better). I still commute on my titanium isis, which I really enjoy. She was my go fast bike until very recently, so its fun to ride her everyday. The cervelo is super light and fast, and handles really well, a real racing bike. The 2003 steel travel isis is soon to be my daughter's college graduation present. The 2001 classics are gone (I had 2 actually, one totalled in a crash and one given to a friend and then stolen).

My problem was when terry changed the geometry on the 19" in 2005 to use 650c wheels, she also steepened the seat tube angle. I realized for me terrys worked not because of the short top tube but the slack seat tube angle (73 degree). That is why I bought the titanium isis in 17.5", to get the slack STA but its really too small for me. The 48cm cevelo RS also has a slack STA like the older/smaller terry's but a longer top tube and 650c wheels so fits me better. SO, now I have a titanium beater..........but she's still really fun for me to commute on.