Different Bikes

Hail girls!

I am looking at different bikes to buy this year, one a road bike but the other a starter tri bike. I have a friend who works in a bike shop that sells Jamis and Guru bikes.

Does anyone have any experience riding any of these types of bikes? More specifically I am looking at the Jamis Trilogy or the Guru Ventus. I am trying to stray away from steel, I want a starter bike that is not high priced (I'm not going to Kona anytime soon) but also color is important. I know- it shouldn't be, but color is very important to me; Guru does custom colors but i don't know much about how they ride.

Thank you!

I can't speak for that particular Jamis, but their bikes overall are great quality for the price.

Why not steel? Just curious (don't worry, I'm not a Steel Nazi, as I love my titanium bike, too).

Glad you're doing better, Mz. Meg. Did you try the Irish cure I recommended?

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Originally Posted by Velobambina

Why not steel? Just curious (don't worry, I'm not a Steel Nazi, as I love my titanium bike, too).

Glad you're doing better, Mz. Meg. Did you try the Irish cure I recommended?

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No, actually, but I wish I had- I have the whiskey, honey, and the other ingredient you mentioned (can't remember)... I now have sinus drainage that will not go away!

I have a steel bike now: old school chromoly. It is probably about 32+lbs. in weight in addition to the seat, water bottles and cages, and seat bag with stuff in it. It is a very heavy bike!! Also, it has started a rust spot; although it has plenty of wear left, it will be the downfall of the bike. There seems to be so many better products out these days in addition to the new steel that I would like to try.

I haven't ridden a Guru tri bike, but a good friend of mine has one. He LOVES his bike! Rides like a dream and is really great. He loves it as much as I love my Cervelo (which is a whole lot). Can you test ride one before you buy it? Guru was on my list for a new tri bike, but it got beat out by the Cervelo. Just personal preference.
And I've heard nothing but good things about Jamis bikes. Top quality.