Is this a good road bike a good option for 300.00
05-09-10 | 05:59 PM
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Is this a good road bike a good option for 300.00
I am looking for a nice used road bike and came found out about this one for 300.00
It is a Jamis Ventura late 90s I believe.
This is what I have been told about the bike:
Good condition
Wheels Mavic MA3
Shifters break levers Ultegra
rear/ front derailler Tiagra
I will attach a picture of the bike and like I said, this is a steel one from the lat 90s I believe. Now it appears the Jamis Venturas are updated with aluminum frames with carbon forks for 600.00
It is a Jamis Ventura late 90s I believe.
This is what I have been told about the bike:
Good condition
Wheels Mavic MA3
Shifters break levers Ultegra
rear/ front derailler Tiagra
I will attach a picture of the bike and like I said, this is a steel one from the lat 90s I believe. Now it appears the Jamis Venturas are updated with aluminum frames with carbon forks for 600.00
05-09-10 | 06:01 PM
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Hell yeah, nice find. A good steel roadie already updated to new-age shifting. With a set of good tires and pedals, that is one HELL of a FIND.
Granted it is your size. Size is most important.
Granted it is your size. Size is most important.
05-09-10 | 06:27 PM
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That saddle angle is a bit strange. How does the owner keep from sliding off the front and racking himself?
05-09-10 | 06:28 PM
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That can be adjusted. Is the OP about 6 feet tall?
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05-09-10 | 06:47 PM
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This bike does not come with pedals but I was hoping I could find some decent inexpensive ones. I will upload a picture of the tires.
05-09-10 | 06:50 PM
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Then I hope you already bought it. Looks pretty good.
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05-09-10 | 07:27 PM
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I have not bought it yet but probably will since some seem positive about it but I am new to biking and wanted to hear what you guys thought before I bought it.
I know it will be more heavy than new bikes (reynolds 520) but some people on here seem to
like old steel bikes.
I know it will be more heavy than new bikes (reynolds 520) but some people on here seem to
like old steel bikes.
05-09-10 | 08:18 PM
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My lightest bike is a 24 lb. 1987 Schwinn Prelude. I'm guessing this bike will be lighter than that.
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05-09-10 | 09:10 PM
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I doubt that there is a 1lb difference between the steel bike and the aluminum bike, especially of the 520 is double butted.
BTW, its a 2001 Jamis and it came with brifters (Tiagra).
I went from an aluminum Cannondale to a steel Bianchi for my #2 bike this year and I'm very happy with that change.
If you buy that Jamis you won't regret it.
BTW, its a 2001 Jamis and it came with brifters (Tiagra).
I went from an aluminum Cannondale to a steel Bianchi for my #2 bike this year and I'm very happy with that change.
If you buy that Jamis you won't regret it.
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05-09-10 | 10:09 PM
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I doubt that there is a 1lb difference between the steel bike and the aluminum bike, especially of the 520 is double butted.
BTW, its a 2001 Jamis and it came with brifters (Tiagra).
I went from an aluminum Cannondale to a steel Bianchi for my #2 bike this year and I'm very happy with that change.
If you buy that Jamis you won't regret it.
BTW, its a 2001 Jamis and it came with brifters (Tiagra).
I went from an aluminum Cannondale to a steel Bianchi for my #2 bike this year and I'm very happy with that change.
If you buy that Jamis you won't regret it.
https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...tura&Type=bike
05-09-10 | 10:19 PM
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Bikes: 2012 Guru Praemio R - 2001 Jamis Ventura - 1990 Specialized Hard Rock (with original tires) - 2012 Trek Cobias
I have the exact same same bike. It is a very nice ride. It is a bit heavy by today's standard at 26 lbs but it is a nice ride nonetheless.
For $300 it is a good deal.
FWIW, when I was shopping for the bike I rode the Cannondale R400 and I picked the Jamis.
EDIT: I am 5'9" with 32" inseam and I ride a 55cm.
For $300 it is a good deal.
FWIW, when I was shopping for the bike I rode the Cannondale R400 and I picked the Jamis.
EDIT: I am 5'9" with 32" inseam and I ride a 55cm.
05-10-10 | 05:43 AM
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I have the exact same same bike. It is a very nice ride. It is a bit heavy by today's standard at 26 lbs but it is a nice ride nonetheless.
For $300 it is a good deal.
FWIW, when I was shopping for the bike I rode the Cannondale R400 and I picked the Jamis.
EDIT: I am 5'9" with 32" inseam and I ride a 55cm.
For $300 it is a good deal.
FWIW, when I was shopping for the bike I rode the Cannondale R400 and I picked the Jamis.
EDIT: I am 5'9" with 32" inseam and I ride a 55cm.
Kind of funny about the Cannondale because I have been torn between the Jamis and an R700 that cost 250 more. The Cannondale is a lot lighter and has higher end componets and is a 2004 but I am trying to make a quick decision because nice bikes seem to sale fast.
05-10-10 | 05:45 AM
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i honestly would take the deal. You can buy upgrades later if you care about the weight, but for the components on that bike, 300 dollars is a steel (no pun intended).
I ride a steel that weighs 25 pounds, and i am 6'2 and need a 59-60 cm.... so you should probably be okay.
I ride a steel that weighs 25 pounds, and i am 6'2 and need a 59-60 cm.... so you should probably be okay.
05-10-10 | 11:15 AM
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Have often do you ride the Jamis and what distance do you normally ride?
Kind of funny about the Cannondale because I have been torn between the Jamis and an R700 that cost 250 more. The Cannondale is a lot lighter and has higher end componets and is a 2004 but I am trying to make a quick decision because nice bikes seem to sale fast.
Kind of funny about the Cannondale because I have been torn between the Jamis and an R700 that cost 250 more. The Cannondale is a lot lighter and has higher end componets and is a 2004 but I am trying to make a quick decision because nice bikes seem to sale fast.
One good thing about this bike is that it has eyelets for racks, fenders, etc. I just can't bring myself to sell it even after I got my Merlin this year. I kept thinking about converting it into a touring bike...
05-11-10 | 02:45 PM
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05-11-10 | 07:50 PM
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The good so far:
It rides smooth and I like the way it shifts gears.
It had a recent tune up and he has a couple of additional tires so I feel good about the bike.
He let me use some pedals to test it out but I need:
Pedals, shoes, gloves, pump and a helmet.
Any suggestions from anyone?
It rides smooth and I like the way it shifts gears.
It had a recent tune up and he has a couple of additional tires so I feel good about the bike.
He let me use some pedals to test it out but I need:
Pedals, shoes, gloves, pump and a helmet.
Any suggestions from anyone?
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