I've had my fx 7.2 for a year a now and it is serving me well. I upgraded to 28mm armadillos and it flies. Like another poster mentioned, about the only negative is hand positions on rides over an hour. I would recommend to get the basic 7.2, very solid, comfortable, shifts well and looks good in black. But that's also because Im already looking to upgrade to a road bike. Basically buy a basic one and save your funds is what I'm saying. If I do upgrade in the future, I will def still keep my 7.2 as a commuter.. Great bike for the money.