I wasn't sure I'd like the style of bike at first. I once had an aversion to "skinny" tires when I was younger. But on my MTB commuter I've progressed from knobbies to 1.75 slicks to 1.25 slicks. Suddenly 25mm tires didn't feel odd to ride on anymore.

Back in January I had a look at a few bikes at my LBS. I was originally thinking of getting a hybrid or IGH bike, with disk brakes, for year round use. Didn't like the fit of the ones they carried. Either too big or too small. This one was setup on a trainer and I gave it a quick spin to test it out. The bike just fit me perfectly but looked and felt a bit too "sporty" for my needs. (Or so I thought!) And since then I just couldn't stop dreaming about this bike. So yesterday I went to my LBS to shop for a new commuter and to check out the 2012 models that just came in. This bike was still available and the shop let me give it a spin around the block. After a quick ride I was sold! And being last years model it had a reduced price too.

Only downside is I can't take pot holes like I use to. It's been over a decade since I've ridden a bike without front suspension.