Thanks for the reply ! I never would have guessed how much our circumstances and interests had in common lol I’m looking to start doing some road races/TT’s next year just to see what I’m made of…although because I’m aware of the fact that cycling isn’t going to pay the bills I also try to be fiscally responsible and identify those major inflection points of diminishing returns.
I do love the Foil for a few reasons - keeps me in the Scott family, it’s one of the last aero-dedicated frames, and the look just screams speed.
However, in my area in the northeast most rides are 80-100ft/mile so the idea of something like the SSE is enticing and that Viper Green just calls to me. Found a 54cm SSE 3 (105 di2) for $3600, would swap my LB wheels, and a longer stem - feels like the best bike / value I’ll find for the foreseeable future.
I realize the differences between the Aeroad, Foil, SSE3 are insignificant compared to the gains I can make training, eating, sleeping - so basically down to comfort + looks imo.
I plan to swap my Pzero 30’s over (rims have 32ext width) and eventually try some Corsa’s… either 30 or 32. I think all the frames would fit them, so clearance isn’t a huge factor.
Thanks again for the invaluable input!