I think you might be surprised. I've loaned mine out to a friend who rides a Cannondale Synapse. Her bike frame is being replaced under warranty because the CF frame cracked. So, she needed a bike. She recently told me she loves the bike. I absolutely love the bike myself. I've had it for about 5 yrs and think it's one of the best bikes I've owned/ridden in my 40 yrs of cycling. Try one and try other brands.