Quote Originally Posted by Rubylvr View Post
Hi All-
Does anyone own the Jamis Bosa Nova or Aurora? Interested in the following:
Your geometry and how each one is set up...I am 5'10 and love my Ruby by Specialized,
but wanted an "all-around bike" that can tour and go on gravel.
How do you feel about your Jamis that you picked and what do you use it for.

Many thanks-
Rubylvr
I bought a Jamis Aurora last January, and have been pretty happy with it overall. I wanted a more sturdy "commuting/rain/touring bike as an alternate to my Dolce. Something that could handle grocery panniers. After riding the Dolce all summer long, it felt strange to get back on the Jamis, so much heavier and handles and shifts so differently (but not in a bad way). But it is a real workhorse and very sturdy and feels stable on our wet, leafy trails and roadsides. And man, can I load that puppy down with heavy groceries.

I haven't had it much on gravel or off road, but with the wider tires it came with, I think it would do great.

It is definitely not a bike geared toward women. I hated the seat that came with it, and I think the handlebars are a little wide for me. And the brakes/shifters still need to be adjusted for my small and somewhat arthritic hands... But other than that, I am happy with it.