… features of Otis (Oh-tee) revealed after debut twenty-five miler.
10. Marshmallow light! How light? So light that a full water bottle (1.625 lbs) is 10% of the entire bike’s weight.
9. Sex appeal. Dude, Otis is like fine art, only better ’cause I can ride her. Otis draws more whistles than a skirt ‘n heels passing a construction site.
8. Plush ride without being the least bit sloppy. The C/Ti combination absorbs all road nastiness, transmitting nothing to me.
7. 11-speed Campagnolo Record group with compact crank set. Now even old men can climb hills.
6. Quiet. Probably because it’s new, but my old Merlin (“Merle”, now relegated to the J-hooks <sniffle>) was whisper quiet even after 15 years of praiseworthy service.
5. Stoopid good frame geometry. Otis fits me because he was custom made for me. I was surprised at the change in my overall posture on the bike whilst ascending, descending, and soaring around turns, compared to Merle that is.
4. Light! Worth repeating. Were it not for the overweight American atop the saddle holding him back, Otis’d ascend hills on his own.
3. No more upper back pain or toe numbness. Gone! That’s why I got a bespoke bike.
2. The Adamo saddle (black). Super good support for ye ol’ sit bones, plus a slot down the center for your junk.
11. Makes rider’s extra weight make him look hella buff!
12. Provides an excuse for other riders getting smoked by Rodimus Prime.
The overweight American had tucked in his gut for that pic.