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Old 08-06-08 | 06:41 AM
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kwrides
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From: Houston, TX

Bikes: 2007 Orbea Onix, 2007 Windsor The Hour, 2008 Kona Jake

Nice! Thanks and keep posting those Jake pics!

I'll post some pics and a review when mine comes in and I've got the rack and fenders on it. It's been slow going because the 08's are almost gone. I'm having to wait for Kona to ship one to the shop and it's been over a month now, so it shouldn't be much longer. They had an 07 in stock here in Houston, but I wanted the 08 for the upgrade to Tiagra Brifters.

I can't wait. I'm currently commuting on a Windsor the Hour single speed that I really like riding, but I'm sick of using for a commuter. My feet are too big to use a rack and panniers on the Windsor, even though it has rack mounts. The 100 degree heat and a sweaty 10pound backpack are killing me on the ride home.

I almost bought an 07 Tricross triple even though I didn't like the camo paint job just so I wouldn't have to wait. In the end, I decided the wait was worth it for the Jake because I prefer the look and the price was much better.

Last edited by kwrides; 08-06-08 at 08:59 AM. Reason: oops - I said the 08 had Sora brifters, it has Tiagra
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