I'm just saying for the money, save the $ 280 on the frame and put that into components. After riding it 50+ miles the prestige of the frame wears off after the first mile(s) ? Ride is going to be contingent upon the seat, handle bars & grips, tires and air pressure, also how smooth the road is. They just paved the street with new asphalt after grading it down to dirt in front of my place, even a hi-ten wal-mart frame rides sweet on that.