Popped into Rouke's today and had a look at an 853 winter frame. Okay so I caved in and booked a measure up for one in Jan.
Not told her indoooooooors yet

Going to have a slightly diff frame for longer rides , prob a tad shorter on the top tube or the bars a touch higher just to give me a more upright ride.
More Audax if you like but DEF NO MUDGUARDY THINGS
First thing Brian said to me was how many times you battled in the wind with those deep rimmed Cosmics that I told you not to have.
Err lots I replied.