I took the bike on a short 12 mile ride to physical therapy. It was so much fun and it climbed hills way better the the Schwinn. It rides so nice and handles great. It was yesterday I went on the ride so the weather was still good. Shifts and brakes great. very smooth ride. Love it. I wasn't going to mention the LBS, but a lady had an issue with her bike and the guys started talking crap about her. I will not be going to Old Town Bike in Tacoma ever again. Just not good practice to talk **** about your customers for ****ty service provided.