New Masi bike is here!

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I ordered this bike in Sept. sometime. Masi Soulville Mixte. Our school district gives longevity bonuses every 5 years, so this is where mine went this year. Took a long time to get here, had to wait through a model/color change, but I love it! It was going to be my commuter, but I think I may do many other rides on it too. It has coaster brakes and a 7 sp internal hub, which took some getting used to, and I may still get some brake levers on the bars, we'll see. They also had a faux wicker basket that would look great, but I really needed to show some restraint for now. I took it on it's maiden voyage at a bike path by the shop where I purchased it. I finally had to make my way back, but I love it so much, I stopped on the way home and rode it again. Really fun and a nice contrast to my serious (sort of) Surly. First time dealing with Old Towne Fenton Cyclery, but they were outstanding. Bent over backwards for me and were more concerned about the wait than I was. They are in a building in which I took art lessons when I was 10 years old and right in front of my old dance studio. Lots of nostalgia going on too, as I don't get back there much.

I need to tweak the seat with a level and shellac the corks. The seat may be replaced with my Brooks, it's pretty narrow.

Soooooooo, this is my final bike. I'm complete now. Road, mountain and fun. Well, until the next great looking bike shows up...