Why did I need another bike?

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  • August 18, 2012 at 6:50 pm #911912
    Certifried
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    Because!

    I’m glad the folks at Proteus felt I needed it too. Anthony, Ben, John really set me up today and this baby feels so great! Proteus is in great hands with the new owners, Laurie (mllwhnp) and Jeff (Greenbelt). I know, I know, stop sounding like an ad. Sorry, just really excited about this. This is going to make the difference between commuting 1-2 days a week and striving for 4-5 days a week. My “aggressive” position Trek was starting to wreak a little havoc on my spine. The Bosanova is SO comfortable. When Jeff let me ride his, it really felt like the difference between a Lamborghini (my Trek) and a Cadillac (the Jamis). A Lambo is fun (right? anyone know for sure?) but the Cadillac will be better for long distances (right? never had a caddy either :( )

    Now, off to put on the fenders, rack, lights, and get this baby’s weight up!

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    Untitled by certifried, on Flickr

    http://www.bicycletimesmag.com/content/review-jamis-bossanova

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  • August 18, 2012 at 7:59 pm #949007
    Greenbelt
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    Thanks Cert for the nice words, but I’m not sure it’s going to be a very effective ad since you bought the last dang one! I hope it works out as good as mine has. -Jeff

    August 18, 2012 at 8:05 pm #949008
    ShawnoftheDread
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    In other news, I hate Certifried. Grrr. #GreenEyedMonster

    August 18, 2012 at 8:07 pm #949009
    Certifried
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    @Greenbelt 28694 wrote:

    Thanks Cert for the nice words, but I’m not sure it’s going to be a very effective ad since you bought the last dang one! I hope it works out as good as mine has. -Jeff

    Have you seen the new year model?! It’s even nicer, I almost feel like I should’ve waited for the new ones (almost lol). They ditched the silly fenders on the ’11s and went with some really nice ones for the ’13 model.

    by the way, ask Laurie about the Ortliebs LOL I seriously need some now. Can she put a single order in?

    August 18, 2012 at 8:08 pm #949010
    Certifried
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    And look at that sexy Selle An-atomica saddle on it! ;)

    August 18, 2012 at 9:18 pm #949011
    KelOnWheels
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    Man that looks nice! I jelly.

    August 19, 2012 at 1:47 am #949015
    KLizotte
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    Congrats! Now that baby needs a name 😎

    August 19, 2012 at 2:38 am #949016
    Certifried
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    @KLizotte 28703 wrote:

    Congrats! Now that baby needs a name 😎

    I’m open to suggestions LOL.

    August 19, 2012 at 5:08 am #949017
    jordash
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    Wow really nice bike, and I like its outfitting. Definitely keep that one locked up tight.

    August 19, 2012 at 12:10 pm #949019
    Certifried
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    @jordash 28705 wrote:

    Wow really nice bike, and I like its outfitting. Definitely keep that one locked up tight.

    It stays inside at home, and I work at a federal complex, so it’s pretty safe! 😎

    August 19, 2012 at 4:46 pm #949023
    5555624
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    @Certifried 28704 wrote:

    I’m open to suggestions LOL.

    “Sexy Selle An-atomica”

    (“Sexy SA” for short.)

    August 20, 2012 at 12:20 am #949028
    vvill
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    Sweet. I like the clean look of those fenders, love the saddle, and the disc brakes will be awesome in the wet.

    August 20, 2012 at 12:46 am #949029
    Certifried
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    Yeah, those fenders are really cool looking. Unfortunately, I’ve been told they’re completely useless, just strips of metal. I’ve already swapped them out. I like the ones on the new models, they look useful. The disc brakes will definitely be nice, my wet ride today was a bit hairy at times on my Trek 😮

    August 20, 2012 at 2:52 pm #949057
    DaveK
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    @Certifried 28719 wrote:

    Yeah, those fenders are really cool looking. Unfortunately, I’ve been told they’re completely useless, just strips of metal. I’ve already swapped them out. I like the ones on the new models, they look useful. The disc brakes will definitely be nice, my wet ride today was a bit hairy at times on my Trek 😮

    My brother’s SSCX commuter has similar flat fenders and he likes them – apparently it’s a lot less likely to build up snow that way. He also lives in CO where it’s more likely to snow than rain.

    August 20, 2012 at 3:29 pm #949061
    Dirt
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    Love the new ride! You’ll have fun with that. Looks like they really set you up nicely too.

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