I had a Satellite in 2009 as my first modern road bike. It did ride very smoothly, looked great and handled well but the wheelset kept breaking spokes and I didn't like the Sora shifters. I also impulsively bought a cyclocross bike in late 2009 that I liked better so I sold it the following year to a college student, set up the upgraded wheels for my cross bike and never looked back. Jamis bikes are good value and I'd seriously consider a Quest or Aurora if I was bike shopping.