My new bike, finshed.

[pll]

Both bikes are beauties!

[Velocivixen]

Thanks for posting that! I like the subtle, yet bold color choices. You will always be able to find your bike in a crowd.

[laura*]

Thanks for posting that! I like the subtle, yet bold color choices.

Mmmm. Ice cream. Mint and strawberry ice cream...

[hebe]

I must say, I love your beater bike, but both are beautiful. I think that "beater" is a very tough act to follow in terms of beauty, the frame shape is stunning and I love the milk crate!

[Velocivixen]

I do like the brown bike though for it's classic beauty.

[sarahkonamojo]

10 pounds wow! That is a huge difference. Not sure what total weight you are talking about but most people are fixated by ounces/grams. Congrats on 10 pounds less of bike.
Both bikes look like lots of fun.

[goldfinch]

Very nice! So are you now at a good seat height?

I think both bikes are lovely. I would love to have a mixte like your classic bike. Interesting how far the crank is forward on that bike compared to your new bike.