I bought my first road bike, Novara Carema with Tiagra components, from REI in 2006. It was a great package for the price. I fell in love hard with riding and the bike. I love the bike so much I now want the 2009 Pro so I can upgrade to the 105 components and ........ just because. I just can't justify the purchase, the current bike is great (and the paint job is not like everyone else's). I have never once regretted the purchase, and if I had, REI has an incredible return policy.