I just got the 2012 version and absolutely love it. Did my first commute on Wednesday (~12.5 miles round trip). I went with the 2012 because my LBS was out of the 2011. I would have gone with the 2011 simply because it would have been cheaper, as all 2011 bikes in the shop were discounted. At my level of n00bishness, I doubt I would be able tell any difference between the two.