1st of; Loverly Raleigh, the powder blue is exquisite! 2nd. The Simplex gear system is much maligned, I have been riding a UE-8 with this set up for a couple of years...I like the look and the functionality...as far as durability, I understand the issues, just has not happened to me yet? As a wise man told me once said; Ride More, Worry Less....IMO