Hi. I have the new Giant Avail1 and it's been great so far. I haven't really taken it out on the road a lot, since it's winter here, but I use it every week for spin class. I like that it's a triple and that I can mount a rear rack on it if I want to take it touring (credit card touring). It's my first road bike, but it seems pretty good so far! I don't mind the Candy pedals because I have mountain bike shoes (also more convenient for touring I think).