I feel so accomplished. And to think I did this wearing nothing but spandex and a block of foam with a bunch of holes in it.
If any of y'all are looking for a really great aluminum frame roadie, definitely give the Defy a look. It was well worth my money and is very comfortable without sacrificing performance like snappy turns, responsive during climbing, and vibration damping. The spec sheet is impressive for the price. I'm already very happy with my purchase and I've only ridden the thing for 50 miles. Still having to get used to the idea that it's mine for good!!