Jeff,
WOW! Thanks for the write-up! I never knew it could be so expensive, ok I did, but your bike didn't look 2 grand to me! When I think of that price I want to see Carbon and looks for words like Titanium. Not steel and 1980's frame. I have been searching around for around a week and still very knew to the game. I am willing to spend right around half of my income return. A few of my friends have 'Kona' bicycles. They mainly offroad so I can't try out a roadbike. Also, regarding the fitment of the bike. How do I know my inseam? Do I just need to go to a bike shop and get fitted on one bike? Is this fitment universal to all makes?
This is the bike I am looking at.
http://www.konaworld.com/08_dew_w.htm
P.S I am going to get the wackiest team outfit to wear when I ride. It's almost mandatory.