I joined this forum a few weeks ago and have been lurking for months! I have always had cheap department store bikes for the past seven or eight years and recently made a life change. I quit smoking and used the money I no longer was spending on cigarettes to stash away for a brand spanking new higher quality bicycle. I decided on a Felt Six 80 because I live on dirt roads on the outskirts of town. I have been smoke free for 71 days! I am happy to be a part of this great community!