Or at least one would be inclined to think so, judging by the box that arrived at the office this morning:
Exactly two months ago it had been dropped off at the post office by @
randyjawa, containing the cute Mercier Mixte that I'd spotted in the sales forum. I had fallen in love with it and had somehow managed to think up a rationalization for buying it and having it shipped back to Europe.
Anyway, it came packed as can be expected from the man who taught many of us
How To Ship & Pack A Bicycle:
Unboxing a bike is a great way to entertain a cat:
Also a great way to keep up with the news elsewhere in the world:
After a quick once-over with a damp cloth and some light assembly it now looks like this:
It is in terrific condition. "NOS with minor shop wear" would not be too bad a description. The size is perfect for mrs non-fixie, and when she first saw it (she arrived home right after I'd taken this picture) she said she liked it, so that's a good sign.
I'll be spending the holiday period mulling over the actual build, as I can see the Retroronde van Vlaanderen and Eroica Limburg in its future if I get it right. Minor upgrades probably, at least visually; I'd like to stay close the the original. Suggestions are welcome.
Thanks, Randy! I'm really happy with it.
