I have also just purchased a fluid bikeabout 2 months ago, it was the NITRO model. it was normally $1400 & was lucky to get 50% off the price. I got a great bike for $700 bucks, its no top of the range MBT, but I think it is still a pretty good bike for $700 bucks.
It has Shimano componments, with decent wheels, tyres etc on it and is a very comfortable bike to ride. It actually came wit a free service, but I decided to take it to my LBS for the service, which cost me $20 bucks to re adjust the gears (not that I don't trust the guys at Anaconda, I just think the LBS has a bit more experience) & it hasn't missed a beat.
It doesn't matter what brand or type of bike it is, as long as it suits the purpose that you have bought it for & it gets you from point A to point B, you can't ask for more than that.
It has Shimano componments, with decent wheels, tyres etc on it and is a very comfortable bike to ride. It actually came wit a free service, but I decided to take it to my LBS for the service, which cost me $20 bucks to re adjust the gears (not that I don't trust the guys at Anaconda, I just think the LBS has a bit more experience) & it hasn't missed a beat.
It doesn't matter what brand or type of bike it is, as long as it suits the purpose that you have bought it for & it gets you from point A to point B, you can't ask for more than that.