Evil, Rotten, Enabling DH (Or, Somebody Talk Some Sense Into Me!)

[tulip]

Jamis bikes are really great. And the CEO is a chica, no less.

As for minis--cute, but they scream chick car. Does DH know that?

[Skierchickie]

Tulip - do you have a Jamis?? I don't know anyone personally who has one (the shop hasn't been open long). I'm not sure it's enough better than my current ride, but it sure is sweet! DH just got home and is saying I'd better get it. Still - it seem frivolous, whatever he says about it.

Minis: Well, you do have to get the color right (how about laser blue with black bonnet stripes??).

[Iris616]

All I can say is that if some one told me to go ahead and buy another bike, Id be at my LBS in a heart beat. And, it would definately be another Jamis! Granted, I only have the Coda, but I love it! I'm already planning for the next Jamis on my shopping list!

[PscyclePath]

I've got a Madone 5.2 (the last USPS team bike) that I've ridden and loved for the past 4 years.

That being said, I test-rode a Jamis Xenith at our LBS a couple of weeks ago, and was really, really impressed by it. Very responsive in the corners, and accelerates well when you start stomping on the pedals... I wouldn't hesitate to pick one if I had to replace my faithful old Trek.

tom

[tulip]

Yes, I have a Jamis Coda Comp that I used for commuting 28 miles RT when I lived in the DC area. It's a very smooth and fast bike. Now use it for errands, since I no longer commute.

I'm not in the market for any more bikes at the moment (I got my newest one in February it's best if I limit myself to one per year), but Jamis would certainly be at the top of the list if I were in the market. I don't know anything about the Xenith, but based on my experience and the very informed opinion of my favorite LBS (Proteus in College Park MD), I have no questions about Jamis bikes (as long as it fits you and it's comfy for you, of course).