Picked up a frame from Bacchetta last winter and customized from bare frame to harlequin paint - there is a learning curve to the balance and the stop and go nature of the ride. I used it for commutes to and from school 16-20 mile a day - the worst of the learning curve involved the intersections - down shifting and getting in and out of the frogs I use - I also used the bent on a tour of the Lewis and Clark trail this summer - it really shined on the road. Fast manuverable and a real eye catcher. The guys at Calhoun Cycle in Mpls. really got me set up well for the tour and the guys at Bacchetta were outstanding to work w/.

I may be looking to use the Bacchetta for the road only and go to a trike for my commutes.

Tim