seems fine to me
Got a Boardman SC in the BTW scheme so as to have something more fun than the heavy hub geared bike. I only cycle a few miles to work but it is more fun, people still overtake me but not so many. My knee did hurt a lot at first but was partly helped by raising saddle and is toughening up.
I fitted the crud gaurds and they are fine so far. Also a cheap speedo so I can see I am getting faster. Bike is very good for swerving around holes in the road and accelerating around buses. I am 1.80 tall and I think the large, which I have, is a bit small for me. If tall you may need the XL which is special order so they are reluctant to get.
My next target is to do some longer distances and see if I can manage a run with the local club.