Originally Posted by
webbach
What do you think? Both are '06 leftovers. The Fuji is selling for $899 at one LBS, and the Jamis is at $1100 negotiable at another LBS. I think the Jamis has a little more sex appeal, with the 10 speed cassette and steel frame. But, the price is significantly different.
I ride a Kona Jake the Snake cyclocross for my commute and love it. I was able to find an '06 for $875 from a shop in the middle of January this year. With 28mm road tires, fenders, rack and light kit, it does an awesome job on the commute. Great combination of speed and ruggedness.
If you're looking at the Fuji Cross Comp, also check out the BD Fantom Cross - it's $795 from the BD site, and I've seen it as low as $695 on sale, and from one of the other frequent BD bike sellers on eBay. You don't get the LBS backing (which is a debate that's been held lots of times), but it's essentially the same bike as the Fuji Cross Comp.