August 2011 issue of Velo tested it and picked it "2011 Velo Editors Pick" -- "this is the perfect budget racer" -- over Giant Defy 1, an Orbea Aqua T105, and a Kona Zing Deluxe in $1500 range. Most rigid and tied for lightest with the Giant at 19.42 lbs. Just laid one away at Performance on this double points off weekend for Team Performance members. The one Performance Bike is selling has SRAM Apex crank, derailliers, and brifters. The hydroformed frame is gorgeous and the ride is great.