Opus bikes a really good bikes, I have a Opus Andante from 2007 it have thousands of k's with not one issue, my nephew has a Crescendo and it too has been great. I would say go check it out and see if you like it. The LBS I deal with has some Opus bikes on sale right now, the new version Andante full carbon frame with 105 for $1500 I believe he has a few lower models left on sale to, Bicycles Plus in Oshawa.