I bought one in July, 09 ($999-15% + tax-10% rebate) when on sale. After finished the riding classes at a local community college with a KHS Flite 300, the coach advised me to buy the "best frame" that's in my price range and upgrade the cheap components later. What a great advice!!! Now after putting over 3000 miles on this bike, this is a great bike, it's light and stable (compared with my beloved steel-lugged Specialized Allez Comp with shimano 600). I started the upgrade to Ultegra last month because of the wear. With a triple in front, I have the advantage when climbing Glendora Mountain Road on training rides...