I wouldn't ride that Bianchi on the street. It's aluminum and stiff as a board. Your hands will be numb from the rough ride. That puppy is track only. I would stick to something steel if you want a dual purpose ride. I've heard mixed reports on the quality of the De Bernardi frames...they seem half-assed to me. You might want to check out those Nessuno frames. http://www.businesscycles.com has them.