Just wanted to say thanks all. Great insights. I purchased it on Friday. Just a quick note since I've been so out of touch of bikes for probably 15 years, that I have nothing but positive comments for Mack Cycles in Miami. They've been around since the 50's and I'm totally happy to give a local shop my business. The good old way things are done. They sized me, set me up, gave me a bunch of helpful little tips for managing the bike i.e. laying it down if I need too and how to do that, just lots of little pointers that you wouldn't think are important with a novice like me and they covered it. Also glad I went to a shop because I am 5'9" and probably a 54CMo or 55CM in some bikes, but I was a 52CM on this and it feels great underneath me. Seems to ride a touch big they said. They have this bike in a 54CM already built outside and a 56CM in box I believe so if you're local, hit them up.

The bike was brand new and not even on the floor. It was in box and they built it on the spot. I walked out with the bike and all extras to start off for $950. Like I said, I'm all about value and even the helmet, they gave me 50% off.

I have to disagree with one comment above, this bike is outstanding and I do understand it is the base model of this series, but for a re-starter like me, I couldn't imagine a more versatile bike to start off with. If anyone is in the Miami area and know of any cool rides, let me know. I already hit the beach 6:30AM this morning on the very hard pack sand and it rode like a dream.