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The Jamis looks a bit more relaxed. The distance between the handlebars and the saddle is a bit shorter.
The bike is also just a bit longer. If there are no problems getting a good fit, I'd pick the Jamis if I was limited
to those two.
Neither is designed with commuting in mind. A commuter will take a larger tire, have fittings for racks.
Cyclocross bikes and touring bikes are popular with commuters. The wheels and tires will be more rugged and reliable.
http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik...rora_spec.html
dont do it! (or if you do, ensure you're happy with toe over lap with front wheel). CX bikes are dm confortable though (due to fatter tires). but between my rb and cx bikes, I pick the rb as much as possible.