2006 Jamis Coda Sport - good investment?
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If I were anywhere near you I would buy that bike immediately. $240 for a legendary steel frame with carbon fork? No brainer. Don't even think of comparing that bike to the Kona alumi-thing.
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Buy the Jamis. There's a lot of good in that bike.
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I've owned two Dews with steel forks,one with alloy fork,and one with CF fork. I've also owned two Codas;a Comp and an Elite. With 37mm stock tires the Dews rode just as well as the Codas. P2 forks are pretty sweet.
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Put the price part back in the quote. Sounds like what you're saying is that the Kona Dew is just as good a deal at $240 as the Coda is. Is that it?
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As for the price/value,we'd have to look at the two specific bikes. What kind of shape/year/model is the Dew he was looking at? If one needs tires/brake pads/chain/cassette and the other is ready to roll,that's also a factor in value.
Also note,Coda Sports have steel forks. Have to go up to the Comp for carbon.
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No,I was commenting on your Thulsa Doom-esque worshiping of steel. I've owned Codas and Dews,and have mild CT,so I'm very well aware of the ride characteristics of those bikes. You pretty much dissed the Dew outright just based on the frame material alone. Ever own one?
Also note,Coda Sports have steel forks. Have to go up to the Comp for carbon.
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And to repeat what I said,"As for the price/value,we'd have to look at the two specific bikes." The OP didn't give any details about the Dew. If it was much newer,and in perfect condition,and the Coda had rust/scratches and needed parts,then the Dew would be a super value. I've owned both bikes and would choose a Dew in good shape over a Coda in meh shape. If they were the same year/condition,then we could split hairs about which was better for a specific purpose. If you're looking for speed,a Coda would be better. If you're looking to do trail work,a Dew would be better.
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