The ride was awesome, but I did not install a rear rack on it, so carrying my lunch in a bag on the handlebars kinda sucked. This bike is in no way fast or light, but it's a sound, solid ride. Sorta like my normal commuter, but with gears and hand brakes. Since I don't take lunch on Saturdays, I usually ride my Techtra Lite road bike, but I'll consider using the MTB since the roads are bad.