Just did a 14 mile ride to work and will head back again in about eight hours. There's one thing I have to say about this bike: commuting on it is a night and day difference compared to the road bikes I've been riding to work. With all my gear strapped onto the rack, it's so much nicer to ride rather than a backpack. I rigged up the head light and tail light and this morning's dark commute was a total joy. It was SO stable and relaxing to ride. I'm not sore at all and I just love the larger tires. Riding in traffic with a heavy backpack in the dark on 700x23 tires is not very safe at all. Hitting small sticks and things I can't even see has almost made me wipe out a few times. Not so with the Cannondale; solid as a rock.
110% happy with my purchase. Love the gearing too. I'm already used to the half-step gearing and I don't think I'll ever ride my road bike to work again unless I have zero luggage to carry. So, so pleased with this thing!
-Collin-