Well I picked up my new baby this last weekend, its a 2008 DiamondBack Response Comp. Shes all stock except for the bar ends and the Shimano M324 pedals. Yesterday was the maiden commute and it went great! Its not a long commute, only 1.5 miles, but its up hill right from the start and ends in a steep 100 yard push. I was able to granny the entire way, even the last 100 yard killer part.

I also have a Trek 7.3 FX and when I try to do this ride on it it's almost unbearable, I always have to stand and pump my way up especially that last bit.

I'll be selling my Trek I suppose since my DB is going to do it all for me

Happy commuting everyone