"After starting out with a mountain bike towards the end of last summer, I walked in to my LBS and started "kicking tires" during the winter. I wasn't getting enough out of my leisure rides so I decided to test ride a road bike. I tried the 1.2 and the 2.3 and thought they were an easy ride, even if it was 37o outside at the time. While the salesman was writing it up, I walked around the corner and found an 08 Madone 4.5 for a little more then the 2.3 I had decided on. I took it for a ride and couldn't believe the difference in handling and how responsive it was when pushing up a hill during the test ride. After riding this bike for only 4 months, 2 of which were outdoors, I just completed my first ever century ride and couldn't have felt more comfortable on the road. Quality is also a plus this ride. I haven't had anything major or minor happen since my purchase. Just a normal tune up prior to the century ride just for an inspection and the thing is exceptional. I use it to do a quick ride on the local bike trail or a 3 hr ride in the country backroads. If anyone is looking to upgrade to a road bike or a carbon ride and is just a regular "joe" then this is the ride for you! Just upgrade already."

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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