I ride a Nakamura road bike that sold brand new for 400$ (canadian dollars) that is similar to this Cronus (shimano tourney, cheap vélo saddle, etc.) and I commute 54 kms each day, 4-5 days a week for the last two years with no major problems. I get a few squeak here and there but nothing a good clean and lube won't fix. I replaced the tires and the saddle but that's all.