I've had my kadet for 6 months now. I like it, it is pretty stiff compared to my road bike(bianchi giro). I dont mind the stiffness tho. I love how it looks, its matt black so it doesnt really stand out.

500 for the frame seems like its too much, i got mine for 400 from a lbs. Also when i ordered it i had an option for a road fork thats drilled for a brake, which i got.

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