I have an '06 Newest 3.0 that I bought new (as last year's model) in early '07. 18,700 miles on this bike. Except for tires, chains, and a cassette, it is all original equipment. I've had good luck with it. I like having the drop bars for multiple hand positions. Appears that the Sportif is a flat-bar model. I've since added a carbon fiber bike to the stable for weekend rides, but I still ride the Fuji for after-work rides and as a back-up bike. I've ridden several centuries on the Fuji, before the advent of the carbon fiber bike in my stable.