Hey KWHMAN, I just picked up the same bike!! I love it!!! Just love the look and color!! Got it as a close out so I only paid $650 for a $1150.00 bike!! I'm just getting back into riding myself for the same reasons as you. NEED TO LOSE THE FAT!! :-) I put a Cane Creek LT Suspension Seat Post on mine as I live in Jersey City, NJ with Pot holes EVERYWHERE. Might change out the saddle too for a gel seat. We'll see but for now I'm really loving it!! Hope you're still riding and having a great time on yours.