After a return test ride I went with the 2013 Jake. It fit all of my needs. If decide after 3 races that I hate cross, at least I will have a great commuter that I could use for a charity ride here or there.
I am not vein but I do believe there is value in liking the way something looks. The 2012 was not something id like looking at for the next 5 years. My little league football coach used to make us tuck or shirts in and gave everyone's helmet a fresh coat of silver on game day and would say: "If you look good you feel good, If you feel good you play good"
I am really excited about getting the bike... and riding the hell out of it.
Last edited by TourDeHood; 05-07-13 at 10:39 PM.