Okay, okay...so I have been looking at the Litespeed Bella . She is a beauty! The frame felt great when I rode her...but she is a few hundred $ more than I really wanted (can afford) to spend. DH also thinks I should go for the better components on the R1000. I keep trying to work out how I could afford the Bella.

Anyway, I have also been checking out the Trek 5000 WSD. It does have carbon seatstays in addition to the carbon seat post and fork. Trying to decide if the LBS will come down on the price at all since he will have to order it direct from Trek.

It all comes down to money~what I have to give up to get what i really want.

Someone is coming to look at my R400 today~I got all sentimental thinking about selling her. I think that might be painful --we have been through a lot together.

Thanks for your insight! I'll let you know what happens tonite! I might be out getting the new bike tomorrow !