Congrats!!!

I can't wait to see the pictures! Have you named it Jake? Konas seem to come with names that work already. My Cinder Cone is 'Cindy'

I love the description of the Jake on the Kona Site: "The Jake will get you started in the art of turning your lungs inside out for 60 minutes on a weekly basis."

SPDs are a great way to go for clipless...they are easy to get used to and there are a lot of shoes that are easy to walk around in. Make sure that you get shoes that are *really* comfortable, though. If you start riding longer distances you will really regret a pair of shoes with a mediocre fit.

You will really love that bike, I think, and your LBS sounds awesome. There is nothing better than a LBS that really takes care of you.

Anne