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I got a Jamis Bosanova to replace a flat-bar Trek. I switched because I wanted something that I could comfortably ride longer distances, but I only have enough space to reasonably store one bike. I don’t think the drop bars make much of a difference for my relatively short commute (5mi one way, Pentagon City to L’Enfant), but I do like them for longer weekend rides.

I will say I’m not thrilled with the stock fenders, though. They seem barely as wide as the tires and I still get some spray off the front wheel at least. Overall it’s a great bike and a huge upgrade from my Trek.

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I have a Light & Motion Urban 300 light that I’ve been using on the MVT for the last year or so, in addition to a separate rear blinker. It comes with a helmet mount, but I found it a bit awkward so I just strap it around the handlebar. It’s plenty bright for the trail and has a flashing mode for when I’m in the city.

The rubber strap allows for easy removal (provided you remember!) but is still grippy enough that it doesn’t shift when I hit a bump. As an added bonus, it allows for easy adjustment of the angle of the light. When I see someone approaching I’ll point it down, and then tilt it back up after they go by, so I’m not blinding anyone.

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