Originally Posted by
walksomemore
You're right - I'm gonna go look at zippies this weekend. I am lusting after a Lynskey Pelaton or 255 right now - a little wider tire geometry to take up to 28's, similar to a chromo feel, and very comfy, but also very pricey (remember, my first 10-speed - my pride and joy in 1972 - was only $80.00). I also found a 2013 Masi Premiare(?) in my size for about a third of retail - all carbon and 105 equipped throughout - I may pull the triggger on that one this weekend.
I don't believe it'll be as nice a road ride as Ti, but it'll be half the money......
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...... so, you're from Middle Earth......... I've been there. It's in the Joyce Kilmer Wilderness, right here in western North (by Gawd) Carolina......still looking for the ring.
Thanks!!!
You're close; actually IA is middle earth as far as I can tell,
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Salsa Colossal 2 is worth taking a look at,
Colossal 2 | Bikes | Salsa Cycles
So is the Soma ES which you can get as a frame or as a complete bike,
ES (Complete Bicycle) | SOMA Fabrications
If I were looking for an all-day road bike that takes a 28c tire, these 2 would be on my short list.