Just bought a Castro Valley on closeout for $499 from my LBS - I'll be picking it up Tuesday. I'm a bit worried about the gearing, but decided to ride it a while first - I've got quite a few hills, and I'm used to having more range in the lower gears, but it's quite a bit lighter than my current commuter. It was this one or the Volpe, which was $899 - I figured I can add some gearing (front derailleur? 3 speed hub?) later and still be ahead.