I have the 2011 Madison with the purple and white (and yellow) color scheme. When I first seen the bike online I thought it was one of the worse things I've ever seen. Then, after time of looking at it on the computer screen again and again, it started to not look as bad. So, I bought one. The bike arrived and when I took it out of the box I think I threw up a little in my mouth. I thought to myself, "what the hell have I done". I contemplated returning it but figured eh, what the hell. Now, that I've had some time with it, that color scheme has grown on me (and no, not like fungus - ha ha
) Removing the yellow grips was a good start to improve the appearance, and I think if them wheels were'nt yellow it would improve it even more. The saddle is not too bad but I didn't find it that comfy and have since put a black one on there. One thing's for sure, it does have a good, solid ride to it!