Scottryder, to be fair, it may be a matter of taste, not a matter of better or worse. The S10-S was a fantastic bike and a fantastic value, and I adored working on it. Customers who bought it were elated. There's no arguing with any of that. I happen to like a harder ride. That's not right or wrong. The S10-S was the type of bike to put a smile on your face within the first 30 feet, but I never bought one. I preferred riding Raleighs and Peugeots in the 70's and early 80's, and that was despite that they were not nearly as well made as Fujis.