Somebody dope slap me, please....N + 1 strikes again.
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I have been searching Craigslist for some time-hoping to find a gently-used Surly Cross Check in my size-without luck to date.
Well, today I came across a 2011 Jamis Ventura Comp Femme (Yes, I realize it's a totally different bike than the CC!) in the adjoining town and have communicated with the seller about seeing it. At this point it's mainly curiosity; I'm wondering if the Jamis aluminum frame will ride/feel any differently than my '09 Dolce Elite. I love my other 2 Jamis bikes-which are both steel.
Both the Ventura Comp and Dolce Elite are compacts and somewhat alike, though the Ventura does not have zertz in the rear. I think I can talk myself out of this-either using the fit or ride as a rationale. If for some reason the Ventura seemed 'better' than the Dolce in fit or ride, the latter would have to be sold. Another consideration is that I have never had a problem with men's models fitting me. I'm only 5' 6" but have a proportionately longer torso-not to mention big hands and feet. I don't have to have a woman-specific model.
Has anyone ridden a Ventura? It seems that the geometry is geared more for comfort, which is what I prefer.
1990 Univega Alpina/(stock) gel saddle
2009 Specialized Dolce Elite/BG Lithia saddle
2009 Jamis Coda Sport/Selle Royale Respiro saddle
2010 Jamis Aurora/Jamis Touring Sport saddle