i have one, i love it! kids love em, always get great looks from the people i pass. TONS of questions everywhere i go. I think the argument of what is faster is very played out. I ride it for my long rides, not sore at all afterwards. I don't race, don't compete, I do charity rides and long solo rides. Oh, and i'm 28, no gut, and am fairly in shape! lol I still have my road bike and ride it a few times a week, but the bent is quickly occupying up more and more time!