I have a 2010 Specialized Vita Comp which is the female version of the Sirrus. Have you considered a Vita? I love mine, it's fast, it's comfortable to ride (with the Zertz inserts and the carbon fork and seatstay to soften the road buzz).

Check it out.

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...enuItemId=9260

Ciao