I went ahead and took the plunge as well and bought one of these. Inspired by this thread. I know the connotation's surrounding this bike. But at the same time I wanted something to tinker with and improve upon. At some point in the future if I get more into it. Which I can anticipate. I will take the plunge into a more expensive road bike. This one is meant as a means to a beginning . If anyone is here in the Tampa area besides CigTech and interested in this bike there is a plethora of them (about 15 or so) at the Wal-Mart @ N Dale Mabry Hwy and Bearss Ave. I went late tonight when no one was really working, took their ladder, and climbed up to the third rack to inspect each bike before finding the one that was quasi-assembled right. I plan on reassembling and tightening everything tomorrow. I just wanted one that someone didn't mess up in the assembly process.