I am going into my LBS tomorrow to put down a deposit on a '07 Lemond Zürich 57CM. Unfortunately it will not be available until mid-February :( I could get a Buenos Aries now but I would rather wait.

If all things were equal between the bikes I would rather ride a bike named after Buenos Aries seeing as I have spent time there and not Zürich. I guess I will have to go to Zürich now...d@am.

I already have a weight loss plan for the Zürich, see http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=79718

Congrats on your future Lemond. See my post on your weight loss plan.

What Lemond Bikes should do is have the names for specs only, and actually offer up any of the models in one of the four color schemes (black/yellow, black/silver, red/silver, blue/silver). The shop could then apply the name decal on top of the surface coat if the buyer wanted it. This would be a great way for Lemond bikes to give themsleves a distinction and advantage over others. I can easily see many wanting the Dura-ace version, but prefering say the red and not the yellow.