Been riding it for about 3 months, 3x a week, 7 miles one way. (I bus down to work.) Lovin it!
I know it's a low end bike, but I really like it. If I keep this up, for another year, I'll upgrade at sale time at the end of the '08 season. This has been a great learning experience for me. So far I am doing well riding in the cold and hope to keep it up through winter.
The cost of the SPD pedals and on-sale shoes, lights (nitkhawk dual pro, 85$ on sale - I ride in almost pitch dark for about 3 miles, very sparse streetlights), rack and bag, fenders, blinkies, horn (it's an ordinace where I live. So far I used it only once), low end computer, kickstand and tools 'n stuff, helmet and warm weather clothing,all cost way more than the bike itself haha).
I have as much fun outfitting it, as I have riding it
I have a mirror, but my garage is so narrow, my wife cant park inside (non-negotiable) with it attached.