Thanks for all the advice and the compliments on the bike. It really is a beautiful bike and I wish I could comfortably use it. Unfortunately it's not the right one for me so I will be selling it. As for finding the right bike for me are there any recommended websites to shop for bikes like these other than Craigslist or Ebay? At least in San Diego the local craigslist is overrun with beach cruisers and super custom full carbon ($$$$) road bikes which is one reason I took the chance when I found this one.
If you decide that this bike isn't for you, let me know! I'll buy it from you.
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