First post to let you know that it's a fine bike for the streets. I live in Florida, about 120miles from the nearest velodrome and I ride mine practically everywhere. The harsh ride is only noticeable at first, and when paired with a padded pair of bibshorts I have done plenty of long rides, most recently my longest on the sonik was 100 miles.

Not the best picture, but proof none the less! (I believe mine is a 09 or 10, it's drilled for front and rear brakes surprisingly)