I have a 2009 Crosstrail Elite and love it. I does everything I want it to do. I am looking to add a road bike for longer rides, I have added a rear rack, Brooks B17 saddle, Acronbag rollup bag, mirrior, along with some other little goodies. If you are going to be riding mostly roads, I would switch out the tires to get a little more speed. I think the bike is great though.