It took about a month to be able to ride on a group ride. Takes a commitment to learn to ride a Cruzbike. There are simple steps and nice videos to help you learn. Anyone can do it, though for some it is frustrating (and that includes me). You won't be disappointed. So now when I try to ride my ( Trek R200 ) it takes about 10 miles or more to stop compensating for the torque steer that you get on the Cruzbike.