Karen, what kind of stem is that? Quill? Pretty neato. Roxy, some steel bikes can be heavy, but the ride is very smooth and comfortable. If you look again at smurfalicious' bike, she has been so kind to point out her beautiful lugs with pink paint. My black bike (medici) weighs 21 lbs. It is a pretty heavy frame for what it is (columbus SL). The peugeot I am building next will be much lighter.

MD, yes, that head tube is a freak! You should see the fork. There is enough tubing there for me to build two bikes in my size!! I am off to do my first ride on the Medici. Wish me luck!

Brenda