I love mine. I bought it in November of last year. I ride it most every day. I have 1,100 miles on it and haven't looked back. When it rains, I just hose it off and it looks like new again. So far, I have put 0 maintenace into it. The new disc brake is very adequate. The only complaint I have had is the cheap-ass coffee cup that comes with it. Btw, I have 4 bikes, so am am not a newb. I have been commuting for the last 7 years.