Is JTS the only one?
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 150
Bikes: Trek 7300FX Disc
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Is JTS the only one?
I'm looking for a cross bike to do some short commutes, weekend road rides, and some light offroading.
I've got a budget of $1400.
Criteria I'm looking for are:
Double Crankset
105 or better components (Campy equivalent is OK too)
Carbon Fork
Fairly light
I've looked around, and since they upgraded the fork on the JTS, this is the only model I've found that meets my goals.
I wouldn't be against building from a decent frame, but the prices I've seen for bare frames don't give a lot of leeway for components.
So, anyone know of a bike or build that would meet my goals?
I've got a budget of $1400.
Criteria I'm looking for are:
Double Crankset
105 or better components (Campy equivalent is OK too)
Carbon Fork
Fairly light
I've looked around, and since they upgraded the fork on the JTS, this is the only model I've found that meets my goals.
I wouldn't be against building from a decent frame, but the prices I've seen for bare frames don't give a lot of leeway for components.
So, anyone know of a bike or build that would meet my goals?
#2
Papaya King
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Columbus, Ohio (Grandview area)
Posts: 1,640
Bikes: 2009 Felt X City D, 1985 (?) Trek 400, 1995 (?) Specialized Rockhopper, 1995 Trek 850
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Fuji Cross Comp MSRP $1200. It seems to meet all your criteria except the front derailleur is Microshift Compact (whatever that is). RD is 105, fork is carbon, double crank - I have no idea about weight. Go to www.fujibikes.com if interested.
FWIW I have an 05 JTS, which has a steel fork, and I really like it. The 07 should be even better, except it isn't bright blue
FWIW I have an 05 JTS, which has a steel fork, and I really like it. The 07 should be even better, except it isn't bright blue
#4
ROM 6:23
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Coastal Maine
Posts: 1,713
Bikes: Specialized Tricross Comp, Lemond Tourmalet, Bridgestone MB-5
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Kinda hard to argue with the 07 JTS spec. And I'm a Tricross owner! If you really want to pinch pennies, look into the Fuji as suggested by waynesworld (Party Time!)...
#5
B.C. to D.C.
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: between the Popeye's, the liquor store, the funeral home, and the strip club
Posts: 576
Bikes: 1992 Miyata Nine 14; 1971 Raleigh Super Course fixie conversion; 2006 Jamis Nova (853 version); 2001 Diamondback Topanga (SS conversion); 1956 Rudge Sports; 1971 Raleigh Competition (processing); 199? Schwinn World Sport (processing)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Jamis Nova,
105, compact double, carbon fork, light-ish (spec'd at 22.25 lbs), eyelets [edit: forgot to mention: steel Reynolds 631]. $1300. You'll probably want a road wheelset/tires though.
and a b!tching new color:
https://jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/07_bikes/nova.html
I have the '06--about to embark on her maiden cross race this wkend.
105, compact double, carbon fork, light-ish (spec'd at 22.25 lbs), eyelets [edit: forgot to mention: steel Reynolds 631]. $1300. You'll probably want a road wheelset/tires though.
and a b!tching new color:
https://jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/07_bikes/nova.html
I have the '06--about to embark on her maiden cross race this wkend.
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 115
Bikes: Redline Conquest; Salsa Las Cruces; Cannondale Track; Bianchi San Jose
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
If you are willing to look at slightly used bikes (ebay, craigslist), I recommend the Salsa Las Cruces. Speedgoat has a complete, new one for $1799, but they can be had for less. A few months ago, I bought the SLC with everything (105 throughout, EC90 seatpost and bars) except a wheelset for $650 (incredible deal on ebay at 4am). I then added a set of mavic speedcities, since the bike had disc brakes mounted.
I have a Bianchi Axis (look for 2006 leftovers on ebay for about $1000), a redline conquest pro (wife’s), and a redline conquest disc (sold); none of them compare to the ride of my SLC.
JAH
I have a Bianchi Axis (look for 2006 leftovers on ebay for about $1000), a redline conquest pro (wife’s), and a redline conquest disc (sold); none of them compare to the ride of my SLC.
JAH
#7
Papaya King
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Columbus, Ohio (Grandview area)
Posts: 1,640
Bikes: 2009 Felt X City D, 1985 (?) Trek 400, 1995 (?) Specialized Rockhopper, 1995 Trek 850
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Originally Posted by StankApe
Green is the new blue
You definitely got a bettter component package, though. I'd love to have that fork on mine, and it is a tremendous value.
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Pasadena, MD
Posts: 911
Bikes: Airborne Carpe Diem; Trek 520
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by comradehoser
Jamis Nova,
105, compact double, carbon fork, light-ish (spec'd at 22.25 lbs), eyelets [edit: forgot to mention: steel Reynolds 631]. $1300. You'll probably want a road wheelset/tires though.
and a b!tching new color:
https://jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/07_bikes/nova.html
I have the '06--about to embark on her maiden cross race this wkend.
105, compact double, carbon fork, light-ish (spec'd at 22.25 lbs), eyelets [edit: forgot to mention: steel Reynolds 631]. $1300. You'll probably want a road wheelset/tires though.
and a b!tching new color:
https://jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/07_bikes/nova.html
I have the '06--about to embark on her maiden cross race this wkend.
I really wanted a JTS, but alas, they don't make 'em to fit someone as small as I am. But I'm really enjoying the Jamis so far!
#9
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 150
Bikes: Trek 7300FX Disc
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I noticed that the JTS was oddly oversized. The dealer in town had a demo in 54cm, but it was huge, I usually ride 52 and I had to lower the seat almost all the way to the top tube. If I get one it will be a 49cm.
I'll see if the Nova is in stock at the local dealer. I go there all the time (closest LBS) and I've never seen a Jamis in there.
I'll see if the Nova is in stock at the local dealer. I go there all the time (closest LBS) and I've never seen a Jamis in there.
#10
B.C. to D.C.
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: between the Popeye's, the liquor store, the funeral home, and the strip club
Posts: 576
Bikes: 1992 Miyata Nine 14; 1971 Raleigh Super Course fixie conversion; 2006 Jamis Nova (853 version); 2001 Diamondback Topanga (SS conversion); 1956 Rudge Sports; 1971 Raleigh Competition (processing); 199? Schwinn World Sport (processing)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by maxine
Huh -- is that carbon fork new for '07? I just bought the '06 about a month ago (dunno, the new orange *is* nice, but the old green has kind of grown on me), and I was pretty sure it was all steel. (Feel like a doofus that I don't know for sure!!)
I really wanted a JTS, but alas, they don't make 'em to fit someone as small as I am. But I'm really enjoying the Jamis so far!
I really wanted a JTS, but alas, they don't make 'em to fit someone as small as I am. But I'm really enjoying the Jamis so far!
I like the new color, but I like my green machine pretty well as is--it's just a tad simpler. Looks like Jamis got away from the Truvativ crankset, which was causing them grief. I'd be interested in seeing if any problems crop up with the new FSA set-up which, at 50/34 is even more extreme of a jump than the '06 50/36.
#11
B.C. to D.C.
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: between the Popeye's, the liquor store, the funeral home, and the strip club
Posts: 576
Bikes: 1992 Miyata Nine 14; 1971 Raleigh Super Course fixie conversion; 2006 Jamis Nova (853 version); 2001 Diamondback Topanga (SS conversion); 1956 Rudge Sports; 1971 Raleigh Competition (processing); 199? Schwinn World Sport (processing)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
brian--I think it's normal for folks to get a size smaller in cyclocross bikes than their regular road size.
#12
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 150
Bikes: Trek 7300FX Disc
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I know about the raised BB and all that, but I rode a 52cm Bianchi and a Tricross and they were great. The 54cm JTS was sized more like a 56. Even the mechanic mentioned it was oddly sized (they'd ordered it for an employee, but it ended up being too big).
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Pasadena, MD
Posts: 911
Bikes: Airborne Carpe Diem; Trek 520
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by comradehoser
I'm 100% sure that the '06 model is also carbon fork. That's what's on the Jamis spec sheet, and that's what I have at home. However, it's an understated carbon (all green), which I like. Maybe you got a special steel-fork model or a frame-only build?
#14
Senior Member
Originally Posted by BrianJ1888
I noticed that the JTS was oddly oversized. The dealer in town had a demo in 54cm, but it was huge, I usually ride 52 and I had to lower the seat almost all the way to the top tube. If I get one it will be a 49cm.
I'll see if the Nova is in stock at the local dealer. I go there all the time (closest LBS) and I've never seen a Jamis in there.
I'll see if the Nova is in stock at the local dealer. I go there all the time (closest LBS) and I've never seen a Jamis in there.
Tim
#15
King of the Ramsey Hills
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Saint Paul
Posts: 320
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Take a look at the Ibex Xray Race.
I love mine and use it for everything you plan to (although I wouldn't call my commute short). Meets your specs too. Also comes in well under your budget, so you can have $400 extra bucks to blow on other bike gear.
Only drawback is it looks like they're sold out until Feb of 07
I love mine and use it for everything you plan to (although I wouldn't call my commute short). Meets your specs too. Also comes in well under your budget, so you can have $400 extra bucks to blow on other bike gear.
Only drawback is it looks like they're sold out until Feb of 07
Last edited by specq; 11-02-06 at 12:16 PM.
#16
Papaya King
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Columbus, Ohio (Grandview area)
Posts: 1,640
Bikes: 2009 Felt X City D, 1985 (?) Trek 400, 1995 (?) Specialized Rockhopper, 1995 Trek 850
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Well Brian, what did you decide?
#17
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 150
Bikes: Trek 7300FX Disc
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I'm waiting for the 07 models to come in at a couple of shops in town (the Specialized and Jamis dealers). I liked the Ibex though, but I'd like to ride some more bikes in person before I think about buying a bike without riding it.
#18
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 14
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Focus are a new bike company from germany and they will be releasing their bikes in 07.
they make a lot of different cross bikes.
https://www.focus-bikes.com/englisch_...kategorie=road
https://www.focus-bikes.com/englisch_...ategorie=cross
here are a couple of their bikes and they should be quite cheaply priced.
they make a lot of different cross bikes.
https://www.focus-bikes.com/englisch_...kategorie=road
https://www.focus-bikes.com/englisch_...ategorie=cross
here are a couple of their bikes and they should be quite cheaply priced.