Hi Muski3 - I like it just fine:-). It is definitely a lot more comfortable for me to ride with the more upright riding position both in terms of my hands and wrists and not having my neck cranked back, pain issues now under control when riding.

The suspension seat post in the Elite plus the 2.3in wide tires run at 50-60psi soak up road irregularities pretty well. The wide tires feel stable and give me confidence if I pick up some speed going downhill, but the smooth tread - practically a slick on these Nimbus IIs is still reasonably efficient. The rounded tread profile feels secure when playing around a little bit and making tight s-turns or circles...

The platform pedals are easy and comfortable and work well with any shoe - I usually wear a low trail shoe when riding it as they are comfy but still have a stiff sole. I don't miss all the pedal cleat and cage designs, or the weird shoes that I have left behind :-). I also like the seat - very comfortable and this is needed as the upright riding position takes weight off your hands and transfers it to your butt, they designed this well.

I am carrying extra weight and not in great fitness, so I would ideally like a lower lowest gear than the 1:1 (40-tooth both front & rear) that this provides for going up hills - as you would get with the triple crank model... my last 3 bikes were triple-crank, so I am used to those. On the other hand, it is very simple with the shifting, you're not wondering if some other combination would be better and hunting around - if you want a lower gear, there's only one way to get it, if you want a higher gear, only one choice too, and that *is* nice. All in all I think this was the best choice for me on the drivetrain :-).

Every bike design is a compromise, and this is not a bike for fast/long distance riding. Seems best suited to me for rides of roughly 15 miles or less and a pace of about 10mph (at least for me - your mileage may vary). I am still getting good exercise though, and I enjoy being on it, and I couldn't enjoy other bikes anymore. I got the large stepover for myself and I am thinking about adding a medium "low-entry" model as a kind of universal-fit guest bike for visitors, so yes, I like it :-).