I purchased the sprint (in orange) about two weeks ago. I have about 150 miles on it and have nothing but good things to say about the bike and bikesdirect. I feel that for the $$ you would be hard pressed to get a better deal. I originally was loking at bikes on thier site in the $699 range but then I seen the value in the $999 bike. better wheels, FULL ultegra (2011 btw

) , external bb, better stem, post, bars.. carbon stays..shall I go on.

Also when I was looking I notced the vent noir was out of stock in my size and after getting my bike I seen the vent was back in stock in my size. Was meant to work out that way I guess (at least thats what i told the wife) I think as you get higher in price you reach a little less of an audience and that might contribute to how well something stays in stock? It seems like several of the lower priced bikes were sold out in many sizes.