I've been riding a Torelli Corsa Strada for 9 years now and love it. The only other road bike I've really ever ridden for any distance is a carbon Trek 5200, which admittedly is a touch too big (it was my husband's and is now my "Michigan summer vacation" bike)

I *much* prefer my Torelli. It's so comfortable and rides so smoothly. Sure it's heavier than the Trek, but I'm not racing, so I don't care.