I have a 2014 and have put about 3,000 miles on it so far, about 1,000 of those with loaded panniers. Haven't had a problem with the bike. Did swap out the wheelset after a local LBS over tensioned the some spoke on my front wheel when doing a wheel tune for me, causing the rim to crack where the spokes butt the rim in several places. The only complaint I really with the bike, and it's a minor complaint is that the biggest tires I can fit it with fenders is 35mm, but honestly 35mm tires are plenty wide enough. I'm very happy with the bike, I'm taking off 3rd weekend of July to tour Seattle to San Francisco. Don't be afraid to buy one.