I love it! It has about 3000 miles on it ... the ride is smooth and responsive. Had knees replaced last july, so my longest ride this season has only been forty miles ... have not done a century with this bike yet. Will report back after I complete one this summer. Can't imagine it will be anything less than magical on any ride.

I decided to go with straight bars with bar ends, because I can't remember the last time I actually used the drops on any bike I ride. I also went with a mix of road and mountain bike components, which fit my riding style more efficiently. I prefer very hilly, long rides.