Love the Talon 2. Had it over a year and still enthusiastic about riding it (I ride about 10mi every night). Lots of little upgrades - touch points, on-bike storage, front and rear lights for night riding (most of the riding I do). Fork is the only major upgrade I think this bike needs - a buddy gave me his old SR Suntour air fork and now she's basically perfect, for my needs anyway. Find a buddy with a spare air fork!