Last month I "crashed" the Criterium Series while taking a bad line coming off the street onto a wet approach. Bike was fine, new paint unscratched and did put a heavy grind on the right side brake lever. I continued on with my spring ride. Took an avulsion fracture to my right wrist when having it x-rayed later.
There is something about this bike that when I throw a leg over and mount up, that first pedal stroke is a Jekyll and Hyde potion. My heartrate quickens, my vision is sharpened and reflexes crisp. I've since discovered after embarking upon a 3rd season, there are no casual rides with this beast. If I want a comfort bike ride around town on an evening jaunt, I grab the Trek 760 or Colnago Super. When it comes to attacking a Strava course, this bike is my only choice. There is really nothing like it.