jdawginsc I like it very much. I had read somewhere that the MAX tubeset was better matched to larger riders, because it was so stiff, but I'm not convinced. I'm not that big, only 165 lb.s, and I find it rides great for me...not too stiff at all. I'm very pleased with the build and parts I selected for this. I did have to change out the front derailleur cable, because I had it too tight and I had cut it too short to adjust it out where it needed to be. Now that everything is sorted on the bike, I just love it.