9.08.2011

Taking another year by STORM

It's my birthday, so I got myself a new bike.

I got the perfect name for my new bike

I bet you can guess what I've decided to name it.

(Go ahead - guess!)

Why the Jamis Commuter 4? I test rode a bunch of other bikes (Linus, Globe, Trek, Masi, PUBLIC, etc.) and this one just felt right. It also has most features built in, with the exception of a kickstand which I'll add later.

Also, all I ever heard about this bike were strong praises, and my pal Remy who owns Mojo Bicycle Cafe also owns a Jamis Commuter - the men's version of my whitey. He couldn't stop beaming about how much he loves that bike. He also speaks French. I was sold.

May the Force be with me and my new ride.
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15 comments:

  1. AmySeptember 8, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Great present! Super Duper Storm Trooper? :) Happy Birthday!

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  2. G.E.September 8, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    A very happy birthday to you! :o) Happy riding on your new Jamis.

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  3. Adrienne JohnsonSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Ride on, Baby!!!!

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  4. UnknownSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Wow, nice ride! Very stylish, and the fenders/chainguard/internal hub should help keep you stylish on it (as in, no rolled up pants or grease stains)! No idea how it is to ride, but it looks faster than my Opus Lugano (which can be spotted on Valencia regularly!)...

    How do you find the flat fenders? I really like their look, but I had some on the ninja bike, and found that they were rattly over bad pavement. Maybe I'm just not that good at installing fenders. :-)

    Have fun (and happy birthday)!

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  5. steveSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Happy Birthday!
    Did you name her Pearl?

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  6. Kristin TiecheSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Flat fenders are indeed rattly. That would be my only complaint. May have to replace!

    And no... not Pearl. Amy is correct. This ride is my Storm Trooper.

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  7. Kristin TiecheSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    The Force is strong with this one...

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  8. kfgSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    "This ride is my Storm Trooper."

    Got it in one, but late to the party.

    Happy birthday and shit, enjoy riding the wheels of it, as they say.

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  9. Kristin TiecheSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    kfg - may the force be with you.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Hmmm. . . .do the Stormtroopers come with the bike? Basically, I'm a nonviolent person but I just realized that I could have used a couple of those guys.

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  11. Kristin TiecheSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    @she rides - SERIOUSLY!!!

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  12. FloridaSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Perfect bday present! Happy (although belated) Birthday, KT!!! May the force be with you and your new ride this year!

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  13. Kristin TiecheSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Thx, Flo! And thx for your txt msg too!

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  14. JoresSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Hmmm. Do you use that bike for tootling around Tatooine? Unfortunate about the rattly fenders -- I was thinking about replacing my old SKS fenders, but maybe not.

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    A belated happy birthday! Enjoy the new shells!

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