update: after dialing everything in just the way i like it, the bike is excellent, i'm very happy with the purchase. my biggest ride to date has been about 60 miles (this past saturday). here is a pic from that ride (the G.W. bridge, about 30-35 miles into the ride):



i recently added some forte kor bar ends and i'll be adding a cateye strada double wireless speedo on the bike (within the next week). i'm getting ready to do a century in about 4-5 weeks.

p.s. one thing i'll add, i had to get use to the carbon fork and how it behaves under heavy braking.