Five Years ago Double Butted 6061 Frames no less with carbon forks were unknown at this price point with the advanced Dual Action Brake Lever Shifters all deliver a bike package arguably as good as $2000-3000 bikes in days past. With decent Alloy Body Steel Cage Pedals, Nylon Strapless Toeclips and Stop Flat II Tire Puncture Protection Liners AND Taxes as Included at $775 make this purchase a cinch! Lovingly Assembled as every bike we assemble is at Bronx River Bicycle Works!