Originally Posted by
Polaris OBark
... If you would be willing to reconsider your stance, may more options would become available, and I can promise you won't regret it (at least if they are Shimano Disc brakes).
Yes, thanks for that suggestion! In that case, there are plenty of conventional choices for me like Trek Domane and Specialized Roubaix. I guess I just have to let my disc brake aversion / requirement go. This is solidly in the $4000+ range then.