I needed a new toy. I regularly ride 100km / 1500m on roads. I found it easy to learn, but it is completely different and takes time. I was clipping in and doing my normal road rides within 6 hours of riding. But I have gotten much better with it and have now got the leg length / arm reach sizing sorted - shorter cranks are very important. I bought the frameset and built it up with SRAM Rival AXS 2 x 12 with hydraulic disc brakes, and Vision SC40 carbon wheels. Overall I am now riding the same speeds on the CruzBike as I was on my diamond frame Bianchi / Campagnolo / Mavic (which admittedly was a 2004 vintage).