Hello Benjamin:
Pay particular attention to the tire size (406 vs 451) and width.
If you are looking for more of a road bike, you will be looking for the 451, high pressure, 1 3/8 tires...and spend the money for the better, lighter, stronger wheels. You will never be sorry...
The 406mm, wider tires are more for the kind of terrain suited to a hybrid and they have the characteristics that go along with that type of bicycle... if that's what you are looking for.
Road bars, a better gruppo and STI shifters put you in the Pocket Rocket class.... the 105 group is OK and will never let you down, but you will be forever pleased with the Dura-Ace or the Ultegra... :-)
As part of your purchase, Bike Friday will be glad to send you a "fit stem" Do not fail to take advantage of this program.
This multi-adjustable device allows you to find the right height and reach for your handlebars over real street riding time. This is invaluable.
Here's a photo of my Rocket. Rocket 880 photo - jchiarella photos at pbase.com
The only thing that I would change on my Rocket would be to add a triple front chain ring. I want my big ring bigger so that I can top out the pedals above 40 MPH. I like an 11-28 on the rear so that I can climb just above the "stall & fall" speed if I want to.
Hans at BF knows all the right combinations for the best triple set up. Ask him. He loves to talk about this stuff.
Questions? Ask away. I am pleased to help you in any way that I can.
John
John Chiarella (Fixer3@...)
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