Mott

I got a Rainier about a month and a half ago. After 1400km of riding to work, school, etc. it has been awesome. The frame is solid but I'm only 135lbs. It has SRAM triggers, a Deore FD and a SRAM X7 RD which work brilliantly. Shifts are very smooth especially on the rear where sometimes I can't even feel the shifts. The hayes sole hydraulic brakes are very powerful as well.

When I was looking for a bike the salesman at the LBS showed me the Rainier, a Trek and a Cannondale ( I can't remember the models). I first tried the c'dale and trek but both were uncomfortable. I tried the Rainier and it was almost perfect. All I can say is that the Rainier is a very good bike but if it isn't comfortable for you then look somewhere else.