I'm in the market for a new frame to use for daily riding and eventually some club training and possibly road racing (if my engine strengthens up and the body slims down).

I've been looking at a number of frames out on the market and have looked at steel, aluminum, titanium and carbon (not to mention all sorts of blends, mixes and 1/2 and 1/2 frames).

I've test ridden Trek OCLV frames, Lemond steel, Klein Aluminum and Alu/Carbon frames, Orbea, Specialized, Cannondale, and many more... I just test rode a Giant TCR Composite frame last night and all I can say is WOW!

I went to a local bike shop where they had one frame left in stock and it's the perfect size. Luckily one of the guys who works there had one he built up for himself in my size he was willing to let me ride, for fit and to see if I liked the feel of the frame. In the span of 10 minutes I was sold on the frame. I know everyone on the board says test rides don't do much since you aren't on the bike for long enough, but I've test ridden everything else under the sun and this is the first bike I've been on where it's like "Whoa! this feels great!" It's nice and stiff when I stand up and jam on the pedals, yet soft and smooth enough over the nastiest road.

Now comes my big question.

These are relatively new frames on the market and I've only seen a few printed reviews and one word of mouth from the guy at the shop. I do know that Once is riding a version of this frame this year and the team seems to really like it, but that could be sponsor dollars talking (who knows).

Does anyone have any suggestions, comments, recommendations on these frames?

Any advice/help is greatly appreciated.