I proudly ride a 2001 Litespeed Classic. I just completed 10,411 Miles on Saturday - all since March 2002. It is a great bike. Absolutely no problems except for the failure of a rear hub on the Rolf Vector Comps that came on the bike, which were replaced under warrenty by Trek with Bontrager Race Lites. The workmanship on the frame is flawless. I also own 2 Cannondales which have been workhorses also. The Litespeed is a much better riding biKe than the R600 Cannondale.