I took a chance as a beginner and read reviews to buy this bike online from Road Bike Outlet. Don't know the place, don't know anything about the bike, the manufacturer, etc. But, boy what a joy it has been to ride this bike. I paid 599 for components that I will get in any store locally for no less than 1200 usd. Still riding with toe clips but the probuild greased up assembly for 50 usd was well worth it. Hope to take this all the way to MS150 in April.