I just got one, the '07. Nice smooth ride, very comfortable, and decent components. Plenty of room for racks and fenders. I swapped the rear wheel for a phil wood/open pro... the stock wheels are heavy. Also the stock cranks (Sugino XD) are kinda flexy so I put on some Sugino 75s. Honestly I'll probably keep upgrading for a while, but that's more of a fun project than a problem... Anyway the frame is great. Highly recommended for loaded/long distance/comfortable riding.