Cyclocross - Jamis Aurora Elite 2008 versus 2009

Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.



PDA
ptn206
10-16-08, 03:27 PM
I posted this on the 'touring' forum, but no replies yet. Can someone give me insight into the differences in ride quality between the two bikes? The 2008 has a carbon fork while the 2009 has a lugged steel fork. Also, I think I read somewhere that the 2009's will have same geometry as the previous Aurora's (44 cm chainstay..), while the 2008's were just the Nova's in disguise. The 2008 Elites were 26.25 lbs while the 2009's will be 23.5 lbs.

I test rode a 2008 and absolutely loved everything about it (especially the comfortable riding position). Can someone please tell me how that will differ with the 2009's?? Should I wait on the 09's?? Thank you guys so much.

What other bikes are comparable to the Aurora Elite? I loved the riding position and comfort. Should I be looking for other 'touring' bikes or cyclocross bikes as many are saying the Aurora Elite was just the Nova. Thank you.. BTW I'm set on getting a steel bike. I want the feel of my old Miyata Triplecross with a bit lighter frame and drop bars. Thanks again..

Here's the link to the 2009 Jamis line:
http://www.jamisbikes.com/2009_JAMIS_eCATALOG.pdf

3MTA3
10-16-08, 03:32 PM
call your local dealer & ask them.
ptn206
10-16-08, 03:51 PM
I wanted some unbiased feedback as the lbs would probably try to sell me the 08 to get rid of it.

duffetta
10-16-08, 08:46 PM
I posted this on the 'touring' forum, but no replies yet. Can someone give me insight into the differences in ride quality between the two bikes? The 2008 has a carbon fork while the 2009 has a lugged steel fork. Also, I think I read somewhere that the 2009's will have same geometry as the previous Aurora's (44 cm chainstay..), while the 2008's were just the Nova's in disguise. The 2008 Elites were 26.25 lbs while the 2009's will be 23.5 lbs.

I test rode a 2008 and absolutely loved everything about it (especially the comfortable riding position). Can someone please tell me how that will differ with the 2009's?? Should I wait on the 09's?? Thank you guys so much.

What other bikes are comparable to the Aurora Elite? I loved the riding position and comfort. Should I be looking for other 'touring' bikes or cyclocross bikes as many are saying the Aurora Elite was just the Nova. Thank you.. BTW I'm set on getting a steel bike. I want the feel of my old Miyata Triplecross with a bit lighter frame and drop bars. Thanks again..

Here's the link to the 2009 Jamis line:
http://www.jamisbikes.com/2009_JAMIS_eCATALOG.pdf

I loved the '08 Jamis Aurora Elite as well. I rode it and put a deposit down on it so that i could think about it for a day. Went back the next day intending to take the bike home, and decided to buy a Fuji Cross Pro instead. The reasons were that I run alot, and triathlons are a possibility in the future. While a cross bike isn't the best Tri bike, it is way better than a steel frame touring bike.

Can't speak for the '09 Aurora Elite, but it looks like a nice bike with respectable components.