I'm happy with mine which I bought 2 months ago. I'm 6'1" about 190# and use it on very technical terrain. As a former NORBA racer and coming back to the scene I wanted something decent but wouldn't break the bank. I believe this bike will do it. My first upgrade will be the fork down the line but the TORA 302SL works good. The frame is awesome and as parts wear/brake it's worth putting the upgrades into it. The geometry of the bike is sweet and rides like a dream. IMHO you can't go wrong.