It's way strong and can take abuse, but is light enough to race and ride all day. On top of this, it's built to the highest standards possible and with more thought than any other frame. Truly hand built bicycles are a rare thing. This has had care and attention lavished on it in a way that gives you Total confidence in its abilities. I am amazed at the way my riding has improved since I got it.
Uphills become fun.
Nice geometry for all day riding, very strong, very fast for single track. I'm buying a Kona to remedy this. A gaggle of bikes not worth mentioning. The usual high end stuff. You don't put Alivio on a bike like this.