Starting to test ride

[elk]

ummm...the Coda is great if you want straight bars....if you want a drop bar, may I humbly suggest the Aurora?
I have one and it's an extremely easy and sweet bike to ride...very natural shifting...

[kerryhb]

I thought I wanted a straight bar, but I am hearing that as I (hopefully) progress, I will want drop bars. I just don't see myself riding in that position--not sure exactly why, just intimidated perhaps--but the bikes I have on my list for now are straight bars. Maybe I should try one with drop bars...it may not be a scary as I think!

[Grits]

I went from straight bars to drop bars with my new bike. The biggest adjustment (and most painful ) has been the difference in position on my saddle! I recently went to a stem that is angled up more to put me in a more upright position, so know that you have that option. I'm not racing the thing, so I don't need to be in such an aggressive position if it isn't comfortable. It has made a huge difference.

[elk]

you can always certainly switch the handlebars out if and when you tire of the straight bars. That's easy.

So get what your'e comfortable on. Before i bought the aurora, I almost had them fit the Coda out as a road bike with drop bars....but then an Aurora showed up.

i LOVE my Jamis bike and I dn't think i've ever met anyone who's ridden one 'who hasn't been surprised at the quality, esp for the price.

Just a little rah rah for the Coda...which is a sweet bike. And one you could hang on to for awhile.

Where's Zen? She'll tell you about the Trek FX....

[kerryhb]

On Sunday I rode the 2008 Sirrus and a Giant FCR. The shifters on the Sirrus were easier to handle than the 2009 from Saturday, but I noticed a lot of vibration from the street that I hadn't noticed before. I liked the Giant, but not as much as the Trek. I have visited or called 10+ shops looking for a Jamis, but for whatever reason no one in my area has them. They all say they can order one, but I don't see how I could order one if I have never ridden one. Same thing with Scott. So, I am going at lunch today to ride the Trek again. Maybe I will have a new bike to ride to work tomorrow!

[Kano]

street vibration, huh?

were you on chip sealed roads this time and not last time by any chance? Or, maybe more recently sealed...

Karen in Boise

[LoriO]

On Sunday I rode the 2008 Sirrus and a Giant FCR. The shifters on the Sirrus were easier to handle than the 2009 from Saturday, but I noticed a lot of vibration from the street that I hadn't noticed before. I liked the Giant, but not as much as the Trek. I have visited or called 10+ shops looking for a Jamis, but for whatever reason no one in my area has them. They all say they can order one, but I don't see how I could order one if I have never ridden one. Same thing with Scott. So, I am going at lunch today to ride the Trek again. Maybe I will have a new bike to ride to work tomorrow!

LOL, it just goes to show how different peoples taste can be. I was the total opposite, Loved the Giant and didn't like the Trek....go figure!

[kerryhb]

I bought the 2009 Trek...so excited...I am picking it up today at 3:00! THANK YOU ALL for your advice!