I owned and quite regularly regret selling my gios compact that was very similar to this frame. Some Cinelli parts mixed with Dedacciai tubing i believe. They're a really nice frame, and that's a great price. Its quite a short wheelbase, really nippy ride. I loved mine, but sold my soul to go carbon. the company has some great history (brooklyn gum etc) and its probably been sullied in recent years with what appear to be pretty low-end bikes under the brand, but once upon a time they were pretty awesome.