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11-29-07 | 07:25 PM
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can I get some feed back on Jamis bikes ? considering bieng a venture
11-29-07 | 07:37 PM
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Bikes: '96 Litespeed Catalyst, '05 Litespeed Firenze, '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '20 Surly Midnight Special, All are 3x10. It is hilly around here!
A business venture or a riding (ad)venture? Jamis are good quality bikes.
11-29-07 | 08:18 PM
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I own a Jamis Nova. Good solid commuter, made in Taiwan. I've had it for 3 years and have had no complaints with it. I replaced the truvativ cranks and isis bb with phil bb and campy veloce cranks.
11-29-07 | 10:10 PM
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Rodrigaj, could you elaborate a little about why you did replace the truvativ and isis on your bike ? Was it because of sudden failure of those parts or just because they were not up to your standards ? I ask because I may buy a Jamis for the wife...
11-29-07 | 11:53 PM
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Initial offerings of ISIS BB and cranksets were prone to premature failure due to substandard bearings, and some defectively manufactured cranks. ie. FSA BB and Truvativ cranks.
I believe they've sorted out the ISIS problems, since an recent post stated 3 years of trouble-free operation from a Nashbar ISIS BB. These are manufactured by TH of Taiwan. TH also makes BB for FSA.
I believe they've sorted out the ISIS problems, since an recent post stated 3 years of trouble-free operation from a Nashbar ISIS BB. These are manufactured by TH of Taiwan. TH also makes BB for FSA.
11-30-07 | 05:40 AM
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More importantly however, is the fact that phil bb's are top of the line quality parts and veloce is also high quality. I saw the Jamis nova frame as deserving of the higher quality parts.
11-30-07 | 09:55 AM
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I have a jamis ventura comp. It seems like a good quality bike and a great value compared the better known brands.
Truvative, OTOH, is junk. I have elita cranks on my fuji and the black chrome is flaking off. I expect to have a campy crank under the xmas tree to replace it
Truvative, OTOH, is junk. I have elita cranks on my fuji and the black chrome is flaking off. I expect to have a campy crank under the xmas tree to replace it
11-30-07 | 10:00 AM
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this bike is made in taiwan man I was under the impression it was american by there web site .that's what kinda was makin me lean toward the bike I have two older treks but was thinking to buy american or french since there the bike gurus I want the jamis ventura race to ride my typing stinks above any feed back
11-30-07 | 06:49 PM
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Bikes: '96 Litespeed Catalyst, '05 Litespeed Firenze, '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '20 Surly Midnight Special, All are 3x10. It is hilly around here!
As I noted in the other Jamis thread, where do you think most "French" bikes are really made?
11-30-07 | 07:37 PM
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Really. They also don't have French BB's.
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12-01-07 | 01:16 PM
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I've had a Jamis Durango AL for going on 11 years now. Having dragged my overweight carcass at least >10,000 miles, I've got nothing but praise for it. The wheels were upgraded, crank and bottom bracket replaced.
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12-05-07 | 07:07 AM
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correct, the other Jamis thread is here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/366618-jamis.html
I'm closing this one.
--J, a Forum Mod
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/366618-jamis.html
I'm closing this one.
--J, a Forum Mod
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