My daughter bought a Giant FCR 2 this spring. She wanted a lighter bike without the drop handle bars that was not as pricey as my road bike. She likes it and has found it to be a good bike. It does have the narrow tires so it needs to stay on the pavement. It's been great for everything from organized rides to weekend family rides. In fact DH has also been riding it some and likes it better than the heavier comfort bike he usually rides. I like the Giant compact frame. I'm around 5'6" but being fat, seems to shorten my reach. Too much belly? The Giant was the only road bike I didn't feel stretch out on. We all have MTB/Comfort for dirt trails as well, it seems having a road and dirt bike is the way to go! BikerHen