I just picked this one up on Saturday and I had more fun on a bike this weekend than I can remember. I've done cx on a hardtail mtb the last two years so I decided I was due a decent cross bike. This thing rocks. On Sunday I rode 'er from the fort (collins) (5000 ft.) up the Poudre canyon on the road, then another 9 miles on gravel up to Pingree Park. (9000 ft). We camped up there last night and today I rode it back down, this thing is a rock star. So much fun to ride, I had a blast. I don't even want to look at my tri bike anymore this year, this one is so much fun..