http://www.londoncyclesport.com/news/ar ... 62&SP=&v=5
This is a write up of the Orca, does not sound that great.
The C50 is meant to be fantastic, but I don't think it has that wow factor in terms of aesthetics of some of the new bikes. The C50 is a very classic look, if you want something a bit more flash then I really like the Look frames that Ajay, Tim and young Rob Fallon used to ride, and I have to admit that I think the Specialised bikes do look pretty cool with that funny squared top tube. But I think I read that the Specialised was not the best handling bike, but I think that was relative to some real high end stuff, so the likes of me and you are unlikely to notice much difference I reckon.
According to cycling weekly the Parlee is the top end bike to get. If you look on Mosquito Bikes website they have a lot to say about it on there.
If you are thinking about something all Carbon, have you thought about the Pearsons all carbon frame. I think Paul Tunnell and a few others have these as there race bikes. They are exceedingly light and by all accounts very good to ride, hasn't got the fancy hat name of the bikes you were talking about, but I reckon you would get a lot more bike for your money.
Have fun you lucky b*?st>{d, I will have to wait for next years bonus and see if I can keep some of it hidden away from the misses.
Cheers
Marek....