Finally took my new bike on a ride yesterday - 23 miles mostly flat terrain, combination asphlat / ground stone bike path in Burlington, VT. The Quick 2 really delivered. Braking, shifting was very smooth.

The black matte finish on the frame is really cool looking - makes the entire bike look like it is carbon (of course most of it is aluminum). The bike is very understated at first glance, and should last many years while the new colors come and go out of fashion.

Pics coming soon of the Cannondale Quick 2.