Still new to this forum, joined because I am looking to buy my first new bike in many years. I went to several local shops, found one that I really like. The owner spent an hour+ with me going over lots of different information.

I am pretty set on a Jamis Nova. I have not decided on pedals yet, but I will be buying slicks and an Aerobar to use for racing as well. I am looking for something that is pretty fast on the street and can do some basic off-roading if necessary. The other issue is I am going to compete in a few sprint triathlons before winter sets in. This will be the bike I use (hence the slicks).

There are not alot of reviews out there, anything I should be concerned about or worried about? The sprint triathlons are less than 20miles each. In the spring I may look at something else.

Questions:
Anyone have direct experience with the bike?
Any known issues (I saw earlier models that the paint chips easy)?
Good use for sprint triathlons?
Light off-roading (dirt trails)?
Anything else I should consider?

Thanks