A ride over here would be great. I don't log quite the mileage you do but I do try to get out 4 times a week & like to focus on climbing. I try to get a good 40+ mile ride in on the weekends, today a friend & I did 55 miles on the Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Monica through Malibu & back. I was a great day for it.
Funny you went smaller, I had to do the opposite. I needed to upsize to get a better fit. I feel much more comfortable in the bike now & descents aren't as hairy!!!
Scott bikes are definately known for lightweight. They do a great job on those frames! I was in Prague Last month & they had a Scott store. Unfortunately My desire to pick something up as a momento was cut short because most everything is MTB oriented due to the nature of the roads in Prague (Cobble). Beautiful Place though!
Nice shot of the car! I really like the Mooneyes decal
Shipping the Bike might be a little cheaper than the Cobra
If ya do, let me know. We have some great rides here in the Los Angeles area, be it Climbs and/or distance. I'll be here a few more months, then were moving up to Portland, Oregon which is about 1000 miles north(1800km)