jamis bikes are they good?
 

I have the oppurtunity to purchase at Jamis Exile XC Mountain Bike 2006 model for $200. is this going to be worth. I have to drive2.5hrs each way to get it.

I have a Jamis exile 07 SS that i built up about a year ago now. It's been great. As long as you take care of it it will do anything you want except dance. depending on the components and what kind of shape the frame is in is what makes the price but if it's worth it to you and you will enjoy it then go for it.

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...e+XC&Type=bike

Considering the component spec, that's a steal if it's in good shape.

That's a good price - I think the rule of thumb is 1/3 original price, and you're below that, but 5 hrs is lots of driving.

BB5's and X.9? Great price. I'd drive it, as long as I was reasonably sure the bike would fit. I'm not a fan of the Axle though.

here are the specs the guy gave me.

SPECS
Weight: 28.75
Size: 21 in.
Color: Radium Blue/Ano Silver

FRAME & FORK
Frame Construction: TIG-welded
Frame Tubing Material: Reynolds 631
Fork Brand & Model: Manitou Axle Platinum Air
Fork Material: Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock: (Hardtail)

COMPONENTS
Component Group: Mountain Mix
Brakeset: Avid BB-5 disc front/Avid BB-5 disc rear brakes, Avid FR-5 levers (Needs tune-up)
Shift Levers: SRAM X.9 Trigger (Needs tune-up)
Front Derailer: SRAM X-Gen, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm (Needs tune-up)
Rear Derailer: SRAM X.9 (Needs tune-up)
Crankset: Truvativ Firex LR, 22/32/44 teeth
Pedals: Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Bottom Bracket: Truvativ GXP
Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain: KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost: Truvativ XR-3D Single Clamp, 27.2mm diameter
Saddle: WTB Speed V Comp
Handlebar: Truvativ LE (Needs new grips)
Handlebar Stem: Truvativ XR
Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS

WHEELS
Hubs: Front: Shimano HB-M475 disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Rims: WTB SpeedDisc, 32-hole
Tires: 26 x 2.10" Hutchinson Bulldog AirLight ((Need replacing)
Spoke brand: WTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge



I am going to take it to me LBS to get everything nice and straight. I asked and the shifters and cables are not siezed they just don't shift accuratly. I have to buy 1 break handle becuase the very end of it broke off.


http://images.craigslist.org/3n13mc3...87a481199f.jpg

There is no rule of thumb. If it's in good shape and the only thing outdated is the paint scheme...then it's worth what you feel like paying. Ride it and see if you like it. If it were a 1998 model and the componentry and geometry have been outdated several times...then I'd say 1/10 the orig. price...but I'm a cheap prick.

The fork is on backwards...so who knows what else is wrong with the bike.

+1 lol

maybe that should raise a red flag with my interest?

As long as you're over 6'2", you will probably be alright.

6'3 so there I'm good. now yall mentioned the front fork is backward. that doesn't seem right.should I question it?

Check the drivetrain with a chain checker.
Check the fork tubes and headset for slop.
Check the bearings for smoothness and slop.
Same with the BB.

If it's all good...get it.

You are way over 6' tall, right?


Now this is concerning. You'd better know how to tell when it's a seized shifter and when it's just a cable adjustment. With the broken brake lever and the backwards fork, I really wonder what else this guy has done to it.

Still a low price, but I would expect to put about that much into it yet again just to get it running as well.

so after all the replies I think I'm going to pass on this even though compents are good. the backwards fork and broken brake handle and me worries. who in there right might would but the fork on backward

Jamisbikesyesthey'regood.

the fork is not on backwards. the fork is a manitou. that brand of fork has a reverse arch design. also, a new brake lever can be picked up rather cheaply. the main concern i would have with the bike is does it fit?

Did you look at the picture? I'm guessing no. Manitou is a reverse arch and it's to the front in the picture. Also, the front disc is obviously on the drive side of the bike and the caliper is on the front of the fork leg.

there was a picture attached to this thread? stupid work filters.:crash: yeah guess the fork is backwards then if that is what is shown. my apologies never. still a backwards fork isn't all that hard to reinstall. hell, all you have to do is take off the stem and turn the fork around then reinstall the stem.

You're correct, a backwards fork is an easy fix but combined with all of the other little maintenance issues with the bike, I would really question how hard of a life it's had. It wasn't properly put together and has been ridden until stuff isn't working. So who knows what actually needs replacing. If the bike was closer to the OP, it'd be easy to drop by and see what everything looks like. But 5 hours of driving is a little much.

The fork isn't on backwards, the stem is.

once again thanks for all the advice. I told them good luck witht there sale that I'm going to pass. they got mad and stated that the bikes still sells brand new for 1100 and 800 used. that 200 was a good price. I kinda just laughed. i'm a person that does research and get advice about things I'm unsure of. they can keep the bike

The funny part is that the brake caliper being on the leading edge, and on the opposite side as the rear caliper...didn't even throw up a red flag for the owner? NumNutz.

from the other pics that i recieved via email. the frame looked pretty abused

Sooooo..... are you wanting us to talk you into or out of buying it**********