That is a great bike and a friend of mine has put thousands of miles on it and plans on riding for many more. I'm generally pro carbon because of what it has done for my riding. I was generally shortening my rides on my aluminum bikes as I got older because I just wasn't comfortable on them anymore. Once I switched to carbon, I found that I could ride all day and be happy. And yes, I have the same feeling with steel for all of you who will protest this comment.