I have ridden one, simply put.....they are amazing. If you want a bike that is capable of embarrassing pretty much any bike out there with the right rider in the twisty stuff, can do mega long distance touring, top shelf brakes and suspension, and is very hard to keep the front wheel on the ground.....then it is the perfect bike. And as for dependability, my friend has had less issues than most with a C14. I was giggling the entire time I was riding it, that bike is scary fun!!!!