Hi Squeaky - take it from one novice to another. Be happy that you got the bike you wanted and to hell with what other people think. I too bought more of a bike than I need (I have a Giant OCR Limited) but I lovelovelove to ride and will grow into it. Also, its a bike I can improve on without having to purchase another bike to end up with the same result (Unless of couse, I keep crashing, then I might have to look into either titanium or maybe even take up sewing.......)