Anyone know anything about these bikes? I am looking at the Xenith, Eclipse and Comet. A small bike shop here in town said they could get me one $500-600 less than the comparable bikes that are sold around here.
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08-25-2005, 10:50 AM #1
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08-25-2005, 11:16 AM #2
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my ex used to ride one as his commuter... it was a cyclo-cross bike...not sure which one but as a commute bike it was perfect because he didn't care so much if it got a little beat up... that's teh extent of what I know and probably not very helpful so hopefully someone else will come answer too!
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08-25-2005, 12:48 PM #3
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My buddy's BS sells Jamis and I've been VERY impressed with what I've seen!! Generally, they are spec'd very well for the price point - without the misleading "candy" you often see on mountain bikes - the high end derailleur and the really low end everything else. With Jamis, you tend to get the level you pay for, without any fuss or fooling around. At least that's with the mountain bikes.
Since I don't recognize the models you've quoted, I'm guessing they are road bikes. I'll take a look at the site and talk to my buddy and let you know what I know. He's brought in a few road bikes this year, and some of them have been ooooooo ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh spanky!! Gorgeous things!
I'll let you know what I find out!
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08-25-2005, 01:45 PM #4
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thanks LBTC!!! I can get the Xenith top of the line for $3k, the Eclipse for $2100 and the Comet for $1600. The all have the ultegra's and are all within 14-15.5lbs, I believe. The Xenith comes in yellow and black - very pretty.
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08-25-2005, 03:50 PM #5
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Bikegoddess rides a Jamis road bike. It's a lovely bike and I think she likes it. Bicycling magazine gave them good marks, what LBTC sed, good bang for your buck.
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08-25-2005, 05:14 PM #6
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BG has a Jamis Quest 03. I do love my bike. I've got about 8000 +++ miles on it. No injuries. Only problem so far has been a broken spoke last weekend on a ride. I like their components- I switched out for a mtn bike setup as I wanted lower gears. My triple was set up so I could do that.
Check the Jamis site. They will give you all the specs.
Steel bikes are very reliable and stiff which is what you want for long distance riding.
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