Lisa, love the color of that bike. and at first i wasnt so sure about that matte finish, then i took a second look and decided i really like that. the color and finish is so different from what i've seen and i think that's what i like about it. i do have a question, with it being a matte finish, it should wash the same as any bike with the regular shiny finish correct? I am assuming it must have like a clear coat or something? enjoy your bike..hope you got to ride it today, it might have been near 50 today but man, are those winds out there today horrible, at least in my area of the state..