It's starting to look like I'm stuck with carbon if I want Ultegra unless I want to upgrade a 105-equipped bike later. I've looked at three of the big four, and haven't found one. I've never seen a steel road bike (never mind a WSD one) in an LBS, so it's hard to test them without making a commitment to buy it. Road buzz doesn't bother me too much, although if I end up moving somewhere with chip-seal roads, I might reconsider!

Indy, the main thing I want is nicer parts and a ten-speed cassette. Eight is...limiting. I did the math and upgrading the shifters, chain and cassette would run about $500. Upgrading the crankset and derailleurs as well (I'm going to kill my FD one day...) would mean that it would just make more sense to buy a new bike. And let's not talk about the fact that I want lighter wheels as well...

Muirenn, I looked at the CAAD9 Feminine 5 (I think...105) as a possible new go-fast bike. I haven't ruled out that more aggressive geometry, but I can't imagine it's comfortable. I'm also not planning on any races any time soon...or ever. And a Ti bike? I would love to watch bike-snob BF's head explode.

I have considered buying the frame and building it up with what I want. I don't think I'm knowledgeable enough to do it with parts that aren't as visible as the drive train and wheels. That may be, though, the only way to ensure I get my triple. Finding one of those (even in 105) seems to be a challenge!

Maybe I should just get me a Luna.