I got to ride the Team machine and its a very stiff, fast, responsive bike but doesn't offer much on the comfort end. I like that aspect about it because it feels a lot like my Caad 8 that im currently on. I am currently leaning towards that bike, but I was wondering if anyone out there had ridden or owns the Pro Machine and can give me any feedback on its performance, does it give up a lot of rear stiffness for ride comfort??? I was told that this bike was developed because most of the Phonak riders thought the Team Machine was way too stiff?!?! Any insight would be greatly appreciated!!!

Nice review of the Pro Machine in Pez:

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/?pg=fullstory&id=3870

Seems to confirm that it's a stiff, responsive racing steed with enough compliance to be comfortable for all-day rides.

Wish I had the cash to confirm that!

very nice write up, thanks for the link! now i just need to justify the $1000+ difference between the two frames!