For my birthday (several months ago) I asked for a retro beachcomber bike complete with basket, fenders, and a lovely pastel color. Two months later I came home to find this very rugged, very large, very not retro bike. It's taken me two months to get it to where I can comfortably ride it. I had to switch the seat twice (notice the ergo seat - love it!), readjust handlebars, and add a basket for my camera and such. It's now my main ride to the office and mailbox.