I can't help with the WSD side of things due to being tall. However, I too have been shopping around. I've taken out a Specialized Sirrus Sport Disc a Trek 7.5FX and a Trek Pilot 1.2. They are all great bikes but the 7.5FX was my favorite. I currently have a mountain bike with slicks. I use my bike mainly to commute and for leisurely rides and my bike is fine for this, however I long for the speed and the lightness that these other bikes offer.