Quote Originally Posted by captenaj View Post
About the Sequoia Elite, I was reading reviews at http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/la...1_5668crx.aspx. Folks pointed out a number of problems they have had with it. It makes me a little hesitant to even try it.
Seems like most of the complaints had to do with the brakes and shifting. Mine came with all 105, and my bike seems to run OK.

Don't get me wrong, it isn't my dream bike now, but it has been a great bike for me. I am dreaming of a lighter, faster bike. But, I really can't complain about this bike. In fact, despite it not taking fenders, when I get my new bike, I will be keeping this one for my second bike...its stability makes it a pretty good crummy weather bike.

And, for instance, I got in 46 miles the other day...a big loop. Smack in the middle of the loop, I hit a 10 mile section of oily, greasy, stubbly, brand-new chip & seal. I was out there, so just kept going. I was grateful for the stability on the downhills of newly oiled, gravelly chip & seal!

And, at least for me, it has been comfortable on my neck, back, shoulders, hands, etc for rides up to 12 hours.