It took me the better part of 2 years to finally build up the perfect commuter all around bike and have gotten so attached to it, I can't see myself riding anything else. That happens when you buildup your own vs buying one at a shop. You become partial to it. Although I am presently looking for another used 26in mountain hardtail to build up a good beater to replace my broken down LL Bean Schwinn. I have had up to 5 bikes in the stable obviously didn't use all of them. I'm now down to four total.