Bikes are big purchases. Not only are they an investment in money but sometimes, if you find you love it, it is time and emotion (some people get really attached ) I am definately a gut buyer. I tend to overthink things when in the end bike stuff is pretty simple. (hindsight is 20x20) Now I just need something and go with my gut. It works out that I am happier this way and not so stressed about what is perfect. I have 2 2002 bikes both which I bought in 2003 or 2004, 2002 parts and nothing above LX. To some people these are 2 crappy low end bikes. But they are my rides, they work and make me happy. Thats all that matters