I too have a criterium. Not a black lightning but a "pink panther???". I was hesitant to get the bike at first because it was pink and the other juniors in my area had newer, carbon bikes. But I got it and I love it. I can easily keep up with them and even pass them when I want. I'm still scared to go fast on corners so I need to really work on that. Might add some black paint to the frame or a black fork. Also going to get new wheels one day. But I need a name for it, for some reason pink panther doesn't cut it.