Well that makes me feel better hearing that.I also want to mention i didn't just start biking with having done no exercising before. I used to workout 5 times a week 1 hour on elliptical and cycling classes (when i could). I just knew evertime i went into a cycling class i wanted a road bike and wanted to ride. So finally for my 39th b-day my husband bought me one and i love it! Except the seat.