Pretty much my experience. Never really owned a quality bike. Test rode the FX 3 and thought it was just great. Looked at the 6 with its $2100 price tag and only 3 lbs lighter and said, 'no way'. The dealer said try the 6, you won't believe the difference and you'll regret your decision if you get the 6. It's not about weight, it's about ride comfort. If you plan to ride the bike for 10 years the extra cost is $130 a year. He was right...I got the 6 and am riding about 100 miles a week and loving the buttery smooth ride and loving what it's doing for my physical and mental health.