All in all the ride was pretty good. I do wish I had more gears to work with, but it shifts smoothly, fits pretty well, the saddle isn't nearly as uncomfortable as my Jamis was. It feels like a good mix between sturdy and flexible on the bumps.
I may get an adjustable stem down the road to move the handlebars up just a tiny bit, but I haven't decided on that yet or not. I need to get more miles in the saddle before making a decision. Overall, i'm a happy gal.
Where did you get that stand DiamondDave? That would sure beat always having to put the bike upside down and laying on my back to try to reach the limit screws! I need something small like that.