its not thati'm a schwinn fan, but i love the design of my s-30 and its a production full suspension bike with decent part, not top of the line but great entry level that can be upgraded. i would get a first generation mountain bike, if they were full suspension bikes. as for a long distance bike i want something of great quality, and very unique, i hate looking like everyone else. i guess thats why i have a 61 buick hearse instead of a camaro or mustang. with that said i want my bike to be dependable and to perform well. i wouldn't exspect it to be as great as a titanium or carbon fiber latest and greates, but it should be leaps and bounds from a walmart huffy. i don't want a show bike i'm to afraid to get dirty or scratched that i don't use it.