Above is from the Mountain Biking forum FAQ page on advice for buying a bike. I'd think it holds true for road as well. That indicator really makes me suspicious--it reminds me of something you'd see on an infomercial. I have a feeling it's designed with the non-cyclist suburbanite in mind who wants to fit in with the crowd down at Starbucks or have a bike because his neighbors/business partners all have road bikes. It'll even match the car. The price, based on the specs, though I'd like to see who makes the frame before I make a final judgement, seems way to steep.