Road Cycling - fuji roubaix vs jamis quest

Hi

looking at both these bikes, and can get either for $1600cdn (2003). this is not an aluminum vs steel debate-both ride nice.

any help or thoughts?

tia

jeff

Hi

looking at both these bikes, and can get either for $1600cdn (2003). this is not an aluminum vs steel debate-both ride nice.

any help or thoughts?

tia

jeff

Don't know anything about Jamis bikes, but the Fuji Roubaix is an excellent bike for the money.

They are both good bikes. Buy the one that fits best. What were your impressions when you test rode them?

As others, I don't know anything about the Jamis. I ride a 2003 Roubaix and like it. I bought it six months ago at the lbs for $930 US. The best advice anyone can give you is that you should buy the one that fits and feels better.

Hi Prosody,
the Jamis is a nice steel bike with a longish top tube. If the seating position works for you; it's a sweet steel ride.

looking at both these bikes, and can get either for $1600cdn (2003). this is not an aluminum vs steel debate-both ride nice.


Equally good bikes, equally good companies. Not identical geometries, and the companies size their bikes differently, so it's quite possible one will fit you better than the other. Your task is to figure out which one.

That can be a challenge with two similar bikes, especially if you're new to road bikes. That's where a bke shop that specializes in individually fitting road bikes can be useful. If one of these bikes comes from such a shop and one doesn't, that could tilt the balance.

Price isn't everything.

RichC

I rode that fuji before I bought my Quest in August. I liked them both a lot but the Jamis just felt better. I've been very happy with my Quest.

Jeff,

I test road and really liked the 2003 Roubaix. In fact, just about a month ago, I was ready to purchase it at Performance. They sold out a couple of days before I got there, so I ended up, with the help of this forum, deciding to get the 2003 Fuji team. Only been out on it a couple of times, but the bike feels and performs great. If my early impressions are any indication, I don't think you'll be disappointed with the Fuji.

Equally good bikes, equally good companies. Not identical geometries, and the companies size their bikes differently, so it's quite possible one will fit you better than the other. Your task is to figure out which one.

That can be a challenge with two similar bikes, especially if you're new to road bikes. That's where a bke shop that specializes in individually fitting road bikes can be useful. If one of these bikes comes from such a shop and one doesn't, that could tilt the balance.

Price isn't everything.

RichC
I'd still go with the pro.Did i read that 1600 for the roubiax?

I'd still go with the pro.Did i read that 1600 for the roubiax?

As I've noted before, IMO the Roubaix/Roubaix Pro offers an unusual opportunity to compare aluminum with steel in two bikes with the same geometry and overall design.

Personally I found the steel Pro to be superior in every way, with differences that are difficult not to attribute solely to the difference in metal.

Which is not to say that better aluminum bikes don't exist, or that there's anything wrong with the aluminum Roubaix.

And which also doesn't infer anything about the Quest. It's not 853, for one thing.

I believe those are 1600 Canadian dollars. $1234 US. Still way too much.

RichC

I bought a Jamis Quest last August. I tried several bikes from various manufacturers, and the Quest had the best handling. I haven't tried the Fuji, since no shop within a reasonable distance carries that line. I really like the Jamis though.

As I've noted before, IMO the Roubaix/Roubaix Pro offers an unusual opportunity to compare aluminum with steel in two bikes with the same geometry and overall design.

Personally I found the steel Pro to be superior in every way, with differences that are difficult not to attribute solely to the difference in metal.

Which is not to say that better aluminum bikes don't exist, or that there's anything wrong with the aluminum Roubaix.

And which also doesn't infer anything about the Quest. It's not 853, for one thing.

I believe those are 1600 Canadian dollars. $1234 US. Still way too much.

RichC
I'll say,i only paid 1099 for my Marseille.Oh,if i lived in Canada i would for sure look at cervelos,love the SP but liked the regular one better,02's.

I built my wife a roubaix pro and she aboslutely loves it.