hey thanks for the help everyone. I hope it doesnt seem like I am blowing off everyones comments cause im not but I do still have a few questions about the grind. I think it is a really great bike and I want it. I can get it on sale for 715. The only thing thats holding me back is that its 8 speed. Also I need to know how it will work on the road because i will be using it for traveling. When they say 8 speed does that mean times 3? cause on a bike it has 8 clicks on one side and 3 on the other? is this right? also anyone have an Aim sn?