I have a 2009 Defy 2 I've had since it was new and I really like it. My only "complaints" are that I'd like to upgrade it to 105 (which, obviously, you'd be getting with the Defy 1) and the stock tires are ****. Which is true of any bike, really. If you test ride it and like it, buy with confidence and ride it like you stole it.