I got a blue phoenix frame a few weeks ago, but have been traveling for business since. The metallic blue is great looking, and the workmanship on the frame and fork is great. I had a mark v a long time ago and it was a great bike too. The phoenix is going to take the place of my cross-check as my daily single speed commuter while the cross-check goes back to off-road duty. I look forward to getting my phoenix built up as soon as I get back into town.