Chas,
I'm with you on this one. though I will not say so on the list. from reading the posts over the last few years, I get the impression there is not a lot of riding experience here. I think most guys get hung up on a particular marque. probably from a youthful infatuation with a bike they can now afford to buy. so justification has to be part of the ride quality.
experience (hours and years in the saddle) will always know a good ride.
nice Seronni Colnago you have for sale. I have one in blue.
Michael, thawing out in New York. until today we've had two weeks of 20*