thanks man.. yeah i did a search and saw you say some good things about fuji bikes... a big reason why i looked into them, that and it was cheap. I t was almost dark when i got home tonight, so i didn't really get to check it out for long, but the seat did feel uncomfortable... and i noticed the peddles are pretty low to the ground, they'd hit on turns if i leaned the bike... i guess thats not how you do a road bike. I think i'll enjoy it i use to bike for ever and ever when i was a kid... but back then i had a.. i think it was a 12 speed kent.. one of those department store bikes.. i still have it actually, its pretty sad lookin these days though. Ok enough rambling for me now. thanks again.