I definitely like it...it's got a very firm road presence and feels very stable. Great and comfy rider...almost feels like a touring bike (maybe that's the gator skins?). I wouldn't say I like it more than the Merlin ti...that's hands down the best bike I've ever ridden. I like it a heck of a lot more than my reynolds 531. Oddly, it feels different than my slx grandis...probably the difference in tires and saddle.