Update on the Novara, put some new bar tape on and decided to take it for a spin. Old bomb rides pretty nice although I think the frame is a tad small for me. I was amazed at how solid the shifting was though. The Deore group is pretty dang good. Put about 30 miles on it without any problem. Made it from the 7-11 in Deerfield to my place in 53 min.(Florida locals will know the one) not record pace but about 15 mph average. No computer on it but it does have a bell, lol. Anyway, take care all and enjoy the ride regardless of what it is.