JJ, your bike is set up very similar to the mountain bike I had built in Japan. I've got a minimum of 5k on it and about another 3k on the "racer" I bought.
That is the local commute setup. I have more bags and stuff for the long distance stuff. I looked at getting a new Cannondale, but found that they don't have the "Handmade in the USA" on them anymore. I like the idea of American handmade when I can afford it. I have replaced/upgraded parts though. I will use this frame until it breaks.
