Thank you for the quick reply. Not having any experience with low spoke count wheel, 24/28, I am a little leary of their endurance and reliability. No haven't ride the bike yet, scheduled for tomorrow. Since I have not purchased a new bike in about 15 years, I am sure a will be dazzled by the advances in technology. My present ride is a trek model 850 mountain bike with hybrid tires. My goal is to upgrade with better road riding capability and some light rail trail use.