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Old 06-12-15 | 10:34 AM
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Bikes: 2013 Jamis Ventura Sport, 2014 Jamis Xenith Comp

Advice needed

Hello everyone,

New member here (1st post) so sorry if I'm posting on the wrong section.

I'm in search of some advice/opinions from more experienced members. I bought a Jamis Ventura Sport from 2013 last year, I bought it new and so far it has roughly 1350 miles in it (2150 kms). I really enjoy riding and I bought cleats and pedals shortly after I bought the bike, now I'm at that stage where I go to bed early and watch my eating so I can have a good ride the following morning, no crazy 5am rides or anything like it but I try and push it a little more each time. My top distance is 66kms and I regularly ride somewhere in between 30 and 40 kms, avg speed around 25 to 28kms/hr, maybe less. I'm 36 and my height is 5'6", roughly 163 lbs.

So my question is the following:

I'm kind of itching for a new bike but I know that mine still have a lot of miles left in it, also I'm not sure if a new bike (carbon fiber) will help me improve my current stats? I'm not looking to be faster but to ride farther, I have friends that ride 125 kms on one single ride and I normally I'm close to death with my measly 60kms, so how can I achieve better endurance? Will a better bike do that?

Since I really like my Ventura Sport, I was thinking of maybe getting a Xenith Comp, but Jamis bikes aren't so easy to find. I also like Specialized but I was put off by the fact that they are bullies with smaller companies and sue them for everything. I do not like abusive brands. Colnago and Cervelo are really good too, but not sure if I they are within my budget?

Anyway, bottom line: Does upgrading my current bike makes sense or should I wait some more?

Thanks all!
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