Old 01-28-18 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Racing Dan
Imo size specific geometry*, is a very reasonable selling point. It may be Jamis is not unique, but as a buyer of smaller size bikes (usually 52cm) I can say that weird geometry in the smaller sizes its not uncommon either, even among expensive "high end" bikes. For instance ppl rave about the CAAD12, but look at the smallest one. - Head angle 70.5* and 7.3cm trail ... Is it a mountain bike in disguise :-) Cannondale could at least have put on a different fork to reduce trail a bit.

*You could argue almost all bikes have size specific geometry as they tend to get steeper and steeper seat tubes ans slacker and slacker head tubes as they get smaller, but some manufactures do seem to devote more effort towards proper handling in the smaller sizes, compared to others that seem more concerned about just getting rid of toe-strike and reduce SKUs.
Definitely all true, and it is commendable that Jamis pays more attention than some other manufacturers, but the way they promote it just doesn't work for me.
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