The Troll really is a great bike. I built up one for my wife a year ago, one for myself late fall. I commuted through the winter on my fat bike, but have been commuting with the Troll for about five weeks now since the snow has cleared. I went with moderate expense where it made sense--crankset, derailleurs, shifters, chain--thinking that the weight is not a big deal and I don't need quick and precise shifting for commuting and touring, and then spent for areas where durability and/or comfort was important--HED wheels, Brooks Cambium 15 saddle, Jones Loop H Bars, Phil Wood Bottom Bracket. Leaving this coming Saturday for a short four day tour from the Twin Cities, up into NW Wisconsin and back, probably 350 miles.