Can't decide which bike :( help!
10-19-14, 10:30 AM
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Can't decide which bike :( help!
Hi everyone, I don't own a road bike yet but recently I found two used road bike which is not bad, both of them are affordable I guess. The first choice is 2013 Jamis Ventura Comp, here is the specs of the bike, Jamis Ventura Comp 2013 Road Bike | Evans Cycles, all parts are stock. And the second choice is 2011 Trek Ion Pro, so here is the link, https://road-bikes.findthebest.com/l/...1-Trek-Ion-Pro, with stock parts too. The price of the Trek is $400 more than the Jamis. Both are my size and fits me well.
I'm using it for weekend ride or group ridding , which bike should I pick? I'm comfortable with both of their geometry, I don't care about their design. Should I pick the Jamis then upgrade the Sora to 105 or just pick the Trek, any suggestions? Thanks.
I'm using it for weekend ride or group ridding , which bike should I pick? I'm comfortable with both of their geometry, I don't care about their design. Should I pick the Jamis then upgrade the Sora to 105 or just pick the Trek, any suggestions? Thanks.
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10-19-14, 11:44 AM
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They're different bikes. One is a CX bike; the other is a road bike. Are you planning to ride on mixed terrain? Or do you exclusively ride on tarmac?
The Trek retails for £1500.00. The 2013 Jamis brand new retails for $950 in 2013, but a new-new one, according to BikeBlueBook, is only $520.
Anyway, I'm not sure what you're asking. Decide what you're using it for then proceed from there.
The Trek retails for £1500.00. The 2013 Jamis brand new retails for $950 in 2013, but a new-new one, according to BikeBlueBook, is only $520.
Anyway, I'm not sure what you're asking. Decide what you're using it for then proceed from there.
10-19-14, 05:58 PM
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Any other pros of picking the jamis?
10-19-14, 06:16 PM
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They're different bikes. One is a CX bike; the other is a road bike. Are you planning to ride on mixed terrain? Or do you exclusively ride on tarmac?
The Trek retails for £1500.00. The 2013 Jamis brand new retails for $950 in 2013, but a new-new one, according to BikeBlueBook, is only $520.
Anyway, I'm not sure what you're asking. Decide what you're using it for then proceed from there.
The Trek retails for £1500.00. The 2013 Jamis brand new retails for $950 in 2013, but a new-new one, according to BikeBlueBook, is only $520.
Anyway, I'm not sure what you're asking. Decide what you're using it for then proceed from there.
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I would simply take the Trek. The Jamis isn't all that bad, just if the Trek is in the budget you should go for that 1st.
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Comfort is a function of tire pressure. If your road surfaces dictate 30mm tire or larger, then you want a CX bike.
The Trek will have a higher resale value. That said, if I'm dropping $1500 on a bike in 2014, that bike had better have one of the 11 speed groups on it - 5800 or 6800.
The Trek will have a higher resale value. That said, if I'm dropping $1500 on a bike in 2014, that bike had better have one of the 11 speed groups on it - 5800 or 6800.
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Here are the used values (take them with a grain of salt because market conditions and supply and demand effect used price)
2013 Jamis Ventura Comp Femme - New and Used Bike Value
2011 Trek Ion Pro (Gary Fisher Collection) - New and Used Bike Value
So on paper, the Trek is probably worth $3-400 more if they are equal condition. The Trek has better components. 10 speed 105 which is two steps up the Shimano food chain from 18 speed Sora. If you can afford it the Trek is worth it but I wouldn't feel bad about going with the Jamis if you felt it was a better deal
2013 Jamis Ventura Comp Femme - New and Used Bike Value
2011 Trek Ion Pro (Gary Fisher Collection) - New and Used Bike Value
So on paper, the Trek is probably worth $3-400 more if they are equal condition. The Trek has better components. 10 speed 105 which is two steps up the Shimano food chain from 18 speed Sora. If you can afford it the Trek is worth it but I wouldn't feel bad about going with the Jamis if you felt it was a better deal
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Comfort is a function of tire pressure. If your road surfaces dictate 30mm tire or larger, then you want a CX bike.
The Trek will have a higher resale value. That said, if I'm dropping $1500 on a bike in 2014, that bike had better have one of the 11 speed groups on it - 5800 or 6800.
The Trek will have a higher resale value. That said, if I'm dropping $1500 on a bike in 2014, that bike had better have one of the 11 speed groups on it - 5800 or 6800.
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It's not just the 105 group that makes the Trek attractive, the carbon seat stays make for a better ride. At first I would have said for a newbie, go for the Jamis. But after reading the frame description, I'd go with the Trek. Later, you'll be glad you went with the upgrade.
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Here are the used values (take them with a grain of salt because market conditions and supply and demand effect used price)
2013 Jamis Ventura Comp Femme - New and Used Bike Value
2011 Trek Ion Pro (Gary Fisher Collection) - New and Used Bike Value
So on paper, the Trek is probably worth $3-400 more if they are equal condition. The Trek has better components. 10 speed 105 which is two steps up the Shimano food chain from 18 speed Sora. If you can afford it the Trek is worth it but I wouldn't feel bad about going with the Jamis if you felt it was a better deal
2013 Jamis Ventura Comp Femme - New and Used Bike Value
2011 Trek Ion Pro (Gary Fisher Collection) - New and Used Bike Value
So on paper, the Trek is probably worth $3-400 more if they are equal condition. The Trek has better components. 10 speed 105 which is two steps up the Shimano food chain from 18 speed Sora. If you can afford it the Trek is worth it but I wouldn't feel bad about going with the Jamis if you felt it was a better deal
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Great site, thanks. Looks like the Trek has a higher used values after 3 years. I mentioned that Trek is $300 more than Jamis. With $500 (estimate after selling all the stock parts), is it possible to upgrade the Jamis higher to the Trek? Or just buy the ready Trek w/o any upgrade?
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That's great and all, but you might want to try to ride bother of them first before deciding which. Resale value is only relevant if you're planning to sell it, obviously. The Trek is the better bike on paper in every respect, but you need to get some real world feedback from the bikes themselves.
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That's great and all, but you might want to try to ride bother of them first before deciding which. Resale value is only relevant if you're planning to sell it, obviously. The Trek is the better bike on paper in every respect, but you need to get some real world feedback from the bikes themselves.
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OP said "Both are my size and they both fit." I see your point and its a good one, but I think the OP has provided some information with regard to the size.
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The Trek frame has carbon seat stays. That's an important point for ride shock absorption. I'm not sure if it has a carbon seat post but if you add one to that frame you've got a bike that will suit you for a long time. This frame is a clear step up over entry level. Combine that with 105, 10 speed and you've got a good quality ride.
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