Ed,

You're gonna love it! The 35th anniversary paint scheme on the '12 is a real head-turner in it's deep, vibrant indigo, and is truly classy. I've gotten compliments almost every time I've taken it out. In a market flush with super sports styling and 'bold, edgy graphics', the classic styling of the '12 stands out.

Yours should look really sharp with the white brakes, and the Oval stem is the best fit, in my opinion, because of the minimal and subtle light grey graphics that let the white color take center stage and flow seamlessly through the white spacers into the white of the frame.

Like I said before, over the road, the bike rides great; spry, responsive, and fast, yet stable and comfy. I was riding some mountains in Italy last week on a rented road bike, and while it was decent, I really wished for the Breezer to carve the downhill switchbacks! That rental was a little scary in that situation because it needed to be steered from the front, and was not so responsive at the hips.

Anyway, congrats on the selection; it just blows away the Jamis, doesn't it?! Looking forward to pics soon!