The Saga Continues...

Less than 2 weeks have passed and I'm now almost certain carbon is the way forward *roll eyes to back of skull*
So, I've narrowed it down to three - the first two available from Epic Bikes, who have a good rep, so they'll be getting a call from me shortly.

Viner Mitus Plus

£2256 (frame and forks)
Positives:

• The top of the range Maxima is one of the best riding bikes I've tried
• Italian made
• Custom fit
• Light weight (about 1kg)
• Good reviews
• Uncommon

Negatives

• Expensive
• Paint job is a bit garish (custom paint job available)

The Argon 18 Gallium Pro£1599 (frame, forks and seat post)
Positives:

• Weighs under 1kg.
• Technically, the geometry is ideal for me with a 57.5cm top tube and down tube.
• Very rigid BB and head tube
• Looks great
• Not common

Negatives:

• Some top tube flex according to Frankie Andreau (but otherwise positive review)
• I've not ridden it

Kuota Kebel£1149 (frame, fork, seat post and headset)
Positives

• Light enough (1.1kg)
• Cheapest of the three - the Kharma and KOM sit above this. Don't like the look of the Kharma though.
• Reputably stiff
• looks pretty good

Negatives

• More of them on the road
• Lots of decals
• Not ridden it
• Good reputation amongst time trialists :O

The Argon is edging it so next stop is a test ride.