[turbo6bar]

That's the problem with buying mail order: it's a crapshoot unless I know exactly what I need/want. On the other hand, the local bike shop pushes me into whatever inventory they have on hand. "I recommend these Large winter gloves, since you hands will sweat and expand into the larger gloves." I wear a medium glove. The shop only has size Large.

The 2300 I have is CF with aluminum lugs and rear triangle. Great bike.

I never really thought about how long I want the bike to last. 5 years? If CF is the shortest lived, and I have an 8 year old CF frame, then I think any material will be fine.

56cm fits with long stem. 58cm fits with a shorter stem. The 59cm bike was c-t. When I was younger, I road a 62cm bike with no major problems. It was too big, without a doubt.

Jürgen