Hybrid Bicycles - Just ordered a 2012 Jamis Coda Sport!!

Just ordered a new 2012 Jamis Coda Sport, (basicly a 2011 Jamis Coda with a "name change" and a couple of componet improvements). That and with buying a 2011 Trek T-900 Tandem in July, we are now fully back in the "Hybrid Camp", having sold all our recumbents.

Although Jamis calls it a, "flat bar road bike", I still figure it fit's better in the Hybrid Camp than calling it a "road bike", jmho. Looked at the Aluminum Allegro's but I just like the "looks" of a chromo-steel bike. This will now become my "utility/errand/rec" bike, when riding by myself. Suppose to be in the shop next week sometime, can't wait to ride it! :D:love:

Just ordered a new 2012 Jamis Coda Sport, (basicly a 2011 Jamis Coda with a "name change" and a couple of componet improvements). That and with buying a 2011 Trek T-900 Tandem in July, we are now fully back in the "Hybrid Camp", having sold all our recumbents.

Although Jamis calls it a, "flat bar road bike", I still figure it fit's better in the Hybrid Camp than calling it a "road bike", jmho. Looked at the Aluminum Allegro's but I just like the "looks" of a chromo-steel bike. This will now become my "utility/errand/rec" bike, when riding by myself. Suppose to be in the shop next week sometime, can't wait to ride it! :D:love:

Hey there BJ!

I think you've made an excellent choice! Jamis is a wonderful bicycle company and they make awesome bikes.

I'm happy you're happy! :)

Hey there BJ!

I think you've made an excellent choice! Jamis is a wonderful bicycle company and they make awesome bikes.

I'm happy you're happy! :)

Thanks! I use to ride a Jamis Durango 1 MTB, was very happy with Jamis as a company so I thought I'd give their road hyrbid a try. I was really thinking of the Allegro 1 but really fell in love with the "look" of the steel Coda. I had a couple of "steel" Univega Touring Bikes back in the 80's (Grand Turismo, then a Specilisima (sp?)) and remembered they rode "so very nice". Should be a FUN bike! :)

Congrats! I'm very happy with my Jamis Coda Femme.

I've had my Coda Sport for two weeks and love it. It replaced a Trek 7.3 that I liked, but just wanted to go back to steel and also try a carbon fork. I've had steel bikes until the Trek and I like the minimalist, light, and airy look of the smaller tubes compared to the clunky alum. ones. The owner's manual of the Jamis is one of the strangest and least useful I've seen. Lots of pages on comparison of materials, generalities, and "consult your dealer" and not much on actual adjustments that you can do. Guess the legal department had a lot of say in the content. One disadvantage of the Coda--I don't take it on errands to less secure areas like I did the Trek--I don't want to lose it!

Nice. I was interested in looking at a Jamis (bought a Trek recently), but the only approved Jamis dealer where I live is a department store.

Nice. I was interested in looking at a Jamis (bought a Trek recently), but the only approved Jamis dealer where I live is a department store.

Can you take a test ride? Outside the store??

I see that the 2012 Codas are now posted on the Jamis website. Looks like a shuffling and switching of model names. For 2012, the Coda Sport no longer has a carbon fork; that's on the next model up, the Coda Comp. 2011 Coda = 2012 Coda Sport; 2011 Coda Sport = 2012 Coda Comp (I think)

Can you take a test ride? Outside the store??

I was wondering about that too. The store is on the second floor of a mall that I frequent quite regularly and I have never once seen a person take a bike out of the store. I know Jamis is a good bike, but I wonder about the after purchase service at this store.

I see that the 2012 Codas are now posted on the Jamis website. Looks like a shuffling and switching of model names. For 2012, the Coda Sport no longer has a carbon fork; that's on the next model up, the Coda Comp. 2011 Coda = 2012 Coda Sport; 2011 Coda Sport = 2012 Coda Comp (I think)

Batcat, I agree, I was looking at a 2011 Coda but their all gone so I ordered a 2012 Coda Sport, which is now the "old Coda". I didn't want the carbon fork, etc. so the new Coda Sport will work for me, have a most excellent day! :)

I have close to 15k miles on my '04 Coda Comp, and almost every single one of those miles has passed with a stupid grin on my face. Knew virtually nothing about "good" bikes when I bought it, and lucked into the perfect tool for my needs. You're going to enjoy this, bjjoondo. :)

I've only got about 5k miles on my 2003 Coda Comp (bought in 2008) and I have to agree with SuperDave. Every one of those miles is accompanied with a stuped grin. The older Coda Comps are spec'd out much better than the new ones, however. But the new ones still have the 520 steel which will give you an outrageous ride. Best bike in it's class, by far. You will enjoy this bike for years and years to come.

I guess Jamis can't make up its mind. The Jamis Coda Comp was dropped in 2011 and the 2011 Coda Sport became more comparable to the 2010 Jamis Coda Comp. Now in 2012 they drop the Coda and the Coda Sport is comparble to the 2011 Coda. Also in 2012 they bring back the Coda Comp, but it is essentially the Coda Sport from 2011. And they ruined all the Coda line by replacing 700x28c tires with 700x32c tires.

I was disappointed to see that the Coda Elite won't be available until "Winter". I just got an insurance settlement for being hit a while back and I thought I'd spring for the top-o-the-line.

I was disappointed to see that the Coda Elite won't be available until "Winter". I just got an insurance settlement for being hit a while back and I thought I'd spring for the top-o-the-line.

Patience my friend...Patience!

All good things will come in good time....Patience.....

Meanwhile, if you have a bike, just practice disassembling it and reassembling it, over and over again.

When you get your Jamis Elite, you will understand it much better and you'll be better able to care for it.

Obtain the Jamis manual for the Elite and read about various repairs.

Research helmets and locks...

Find out about the history of Jamis. Learn about everything Jamis, including their various teams.

Watch Jamis videos...

Then when your bike arrives, you can consumate your marriage to your by bike doing a credit card tour over the weekend.

- Slim :)

PS.

You won't be sorry for the wait!

Well, it's finally home: (updated photo with several add-on's)

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Although, LOL, I wished they'd have left it just the "Coda", it's really messing with my head to think of adding "fenders" to a bike that has "Sport" in it's name!:o

It's going to be a big improvement over my last hybrid:
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Which was basicly a fat tire/comfort bike, that I did and LOT of changes too!

I am looking to buy a used 2005 Coda Sport. Am I going to notice a difference in the components (especially with steel fork vs. carbon fork, derailleurs, rims...)?

I am looking to buy a used 2005 Coda Sport. Am I going to notice a difference in the components (especially with steel fork vs. carbon fork, derailleurs, rims...)?

Probably not, if anything the 2005 has better spec components. The 2012 Coda Sport doesn't come with a carbon fork. You have to spend $775 on the 2012 Coda Comp to get a carbon fork.

I am looking to buy a used 2005 Coda Sport. Am I going to notice a difference in the components (especially with steel fork vs. carbon fork, derailleurs, rims...)?


Your Jamis Coda Sport is actually an upgrade from the current Coda Sport, due to its componentry. If I were you, I'd consider myself blessed, to have been bestowed with such good fortune.

Good luck, very happy Jamis owner here also.

Over 500 miles and it's just a JOY to ride! :)

I got the bike and I am very happy with it. Thanks for the info.

I am looking to buy a used 2005 Coda Sport. Am I going to notice a difference in the components (especially with steel fork vs. carbon fork, derailleurs, rims...)?

Go to Bikepedia.com and you will get all the specs on the 2005 Jamis Coda Sport. They do not have Jamis listed yet for 2012, but I am sure they will shortly. In the meantime, you can compare to the 2011 Coda Sport or go to the Jamis website to see the 2012 Coda Sport specs.

Big differences I see is the crankset, cassette, and the stem. To put it in layman terms, the crankset on the 2005 (52/42/30) is more tuned for going fast, while the crankset on the 2012 (48/38/28) is more tuned for going up hills easier.

The cassette on the 2005 is an 8-speed as compared to the 9-speed on the 2012. Since both cassettes are 11-32's what this extra gear will give you is is a closer ratio when shifting gears. What I mean by that is: You will not notice as much of a difference in peddling when you shift between gears (like from 4th to 5th gears or 2nd to 3rd gears). On your 8-speed cassette, you may notice a bigger difference in peddling when shifting from one gear to another than with the other gears. On your 9-speed cassette, you may not notice as big of a difference in peddling when changing from the same gears. Hope I did not confuse you too much here.

On the 2005, you pretty much have a standard stem. On the 2012, they have a stem which makes it pretty easy to adjust the height of the handlebars (which I think is pretty cool). I own a 2003 Jamis Coda Comp (which I absolutely love) had changed the original stem to one that was shorter and raised the handlebars a little higher.

One other difference I see with the two model years is the seatpost. The 2005 has an suspension seatpost while the 2012 has a micro-adjust seatpost (I don't know what that means, although).

I tried to say these in terms you can understand as much as possible and hope I did a good job in doing so.

Regardless of the specs, I think you will enjoy riding your Coda Sport. Jamis makes a great bike.

Would you guys go for a 2010 Coda Sport for $395, or a 2012 Coda Sport for $355?

2010 has the suspension seat which I would drop, but better components versus the 2012. Both years have the steel fork.

Would you guys go for a 2010 Coda Sport for $395, or a 2012 Coda Sport for $355?

If they were both new I'd get the 2010, Deore vs Acera is no contest. If the 2010 is used it would need to be mint for $395. The current Coda Sport spec-wise is like the regular 2010 Coda (non-sport model.)

Cool, thanks. Yes, both are new.

I've had both the Acer on the Coda and the Deore on MTB's and to tell the truth, I couldn't tell that the Deore shifted smoother or faster than my current Acer on my 2012 Coda Sport. Some times I think there's bit of "hype" on the differences of derailleurs, I mean my wife's KHS Vitamin A has a Altus derailleur and it shift's and works very well. Now, you want a difference, try the SRAM derailleurs, my new leftover 2011 Jamis Allegro 1 has a SRAM 3.0, which is SRAM's bottom line and it shift's smoother and quicker than my Deore's ever did, JMHO, YMMV. Infact, I'm thinking very seriously of having The Acer/MD191 combo switchout for Sram's new Trekking Group (VIA or VIVA, can't remember, sorry).