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Old 03-21-13 | 12:50 PM
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From: Cherry Hill, NJ

Bikes: Road/Race: 2012 Breezer Venturi; Trail: 2016 Scott Scale 720 Plus

Jamis Eclipse vs Breezer Venturi

Hello, all; been trying to decide if I go with steel for my next steed, where to take it.

I've been considering between the Breezer Venturi, Jamis Eclipse or a custom Seven Resolute SLX. Granted, price is going to be a huge factor here. For the price of the Resolute SLX, I could get either the Venturi or the Eclipse and upgrade wheels and other parts. Gruppo I'm targeting would be Ultegra.

So the question I am primarily interested in is this: which frame is more aggressive/racey, the Eclipse or the Venturi? With the Resolute SLX of course I can have it tailored to what I'm looking for, which would be a more aggressive frame. I already have a Civia Bryant for touring/endurance riding, and am looking for a bike for fast group rides and the occasional short distance race (pedal/paddle/run etc.). Of greatest importance are light weight and efficiency, and of lesser importance comfort. Also, I am, for my height, shorter of leg and longer of torso.

Anyone have any thoughts here? Any other steel framed race/performance bikes I ought to consider outside of these three?

-Ed
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