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Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-13, 01:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,427
Posted By JamisJeff

105 best bang for the buck me thinks, I have a...

105 best bang for the buck me thinks, I have a set for each road bike....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-13, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 608
Posted By JamisJeff

I think the Trek bike based on price is a decent...

I think the Trek bike based on price is a decent value as long as the frame is the right size, if it were me I'd talk them down $100.00 or so if this is the bike you want. If you hunt hard enough...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-13, 07:45 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,904
Posted By JamisJeff

Couldn't agree more..for $50-60 on ebay these are...

Couldn't agree more..for $50-60 on ebay these are a great weight, easy in and easy out pedal with some adjustment on the float...I have them on both my road bikes at home and one bike I keep in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-13, 10:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,479
Posted By JamisJeff

I rarely, if ever, step into an LBS anymore...I...

I rarely, if ever, step into an LBS anymore...I have all the gear I need for all types of riding and 3 bikes....also have a local guy who works on my bike as needed out of his basemetn, has 3 kids,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-13, 10:02 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,022
Posted By JamisJeff

A comparable bike to the caad you're looking at...

A comparable bike to the caad you're looking at is the Jamis ventura race, I have the 2009 version of it and love that bike...new you can probably get it for a little less money than the caad...but...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-13, 07:19 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 9,641
Posted By JamisJeff

I'm more in the 18-20 MPH range when I ride...

I'm more in the 18-20 MPH range when I ride alone, if I get out with a friend or two we usually up the average to 22-23 depending on wind speed, etc. My best bud does triathlons so when I do ride...
Forum: Great Lakes Rides and Events
06-21-13, 07:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 724
Posted By JamisJeff

UC BIKE RALLY AUGUST 3--Hudsonville, MI

On Saturday August 3, Unity Christian High School will be holding a Motorcycle rally, bicycle rally, and car show to help raise funds for new busses.
Entry for each cyclist is $25.00 and gets you a ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-13, 09:21 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,121
Posted By JamisJeff

Yeah, being Xenith is not your entry level bike,...

Yeah, being Xenith is not your entry level bike, but people here seem to have them...it's def a bike you can grow into and have for years and years.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-13, 09:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,184
Posted By JamisJeff

x2 This is a pretty great deal on a new bike...

x2 This is a pretty great deal on a new bike with carbon and 105...my bro bought his Look bike from Jenson and it was a great transaction.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-13, 08:41 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,121
Posted By JamisJeff

NICE looking....both my bikes have a blue and...

NICE looking....both my bikes have a blue and white color scheme...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,121
Posted By JamisJeff

I rest my case...good bikes that are not...

I rest my case...good bikes that are not inferior...Jamis riders, we do love our bikes...all be it few and far between. I love mine....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-13, 11:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,039
Posted By JamisJeff

Yep...you will be faster and get stronger on an...

Yep...you will be faster and get stronger on an upgrade...let us know what you decide.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-13, 06:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By JamisJeff

I was on Oahu back in early April and rented a...

I was on Oahu back in early April and rented a bike...did some shorter rides between 16-25 miles on the north shore; the roads up around Turtle Bay are fair to rough and maybe I had my expectations...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-13, 07:17 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,197
Posted By JamisJeff

I don't have a cavalier attitude toward the...

I don't have a cavalier attitude toward the driver and the situation, for you to assume otherwise is somewhat rude as you weren't even there to see what had transpired....I never said I was right and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-13, 07:14 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,197
Posted By JamisJeff

Well this opened up a whole can of worms that I...

Well this opened up a whole can of worms that I didn't intend...all I asked for is opinions on what YOU do at the stop, not what you should do....I understand what the law is....and again, in my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-13, 03:03 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,197
Posted By JamisJeff

I agree, even though most laws are well...

I agree, even though most laws are well intentioned, there has to be some spirit to them and little understanding between riders and drivers...to say it's cut and dry with no ounce of a gray area...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-13, 03:01 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,197
Posted By JamisJeff

This is probably the best part of the thread so...

This is probably the best part of the thread so far, I can agree with....other than my posts..haha Who knew this would be so popular...appreciate all your input so far.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-13, 02:59 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,197
Posted By JamisJeff

The part about the Jamis is probably...

The part about the Jamis is probably true...therefore I am unique! In a good way of course....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-13, 02:39 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,197
Posted By JamisJeff

I guess my thinking of a pedestrian is anyone...

I guess my thinking of a pedestrian is anyone walking, running, or biking by the side of the road....I would full give them right of way no matter what. I don't think of my bike as a vehicle...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-13, 02:36 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,197
Posted By JamisJeff

I'm not saying he is wrong, just asking what...

I'm not saying he is wrong, just asking what others are doing....I just hate slowing up my cadence and stopping for a car that is still an 1/8 or a mile or more from the stop sign...but, maybe I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-13, 02:32 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,121
Posted By JamisJeff

Not sure, probably just checking in with fellow...

Not sure, probably just checking in with fellow riders to see who has what, maybe you find someone with the same bike and bounce ideas off each other if it needs fixing? maybe you find someone local...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-13, 02:29 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,197
Posted By JamisJeff

Do you HAVE to stop??

So this may be more of a question / poll....but the past couple times out when I am riding a couple people in cars passing me have gotten on my case about not fully stopping at a four way stop, my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-13, 02:18 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,121
Posted By JamisJeff

OOOO...care to back track on that?? ;-)

OOOO...care to back track on that?? ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-13, 07:29 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,121
Posted By JamisJeff

Any other Jamis riders??

Just wondered if anyone else is riding a Jamis road bike?

I have a 2009 alum frame Venura Race, and a 2011 Carbon Xenith Elite....I love both these bikes and like the fact that I have something...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-13, 09:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,769
Posted By JamisJeff

Thats your opinion and beauty is in the eye of...

Thats your opinion and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I love love love this bike and seeing in person makes all the diff. Pics throw it off I think.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-13, 02:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,769
Posted By JamisJeff

I am a little bias on Jamis, but I bought this...

I am a little bias on Jamis, but I bought this bike last year:

http://road-bikes.findthebest.com/l/154/2011-Jamis-Xenith-Elite

List was $4400.00 at the LBS and since it was leftover 2011 bought...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-13, 08:04 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 16,964
Posted By JamisJeff

I'll do one better, next time I'm in that shop,...

I'll do one better, next time I'm in that shop, I'll ask the guys if any of them are on this board....will this satisfy you? :-)

I'm just SAYING what everyone already knows....I see no problem in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-13, 07:57 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 16,964
Posted By JamisJeff

Does it matter? I'm just stating the facts about...

Does it matter? I'm just stating the facts about good ole American capitalism...and I highly doubt the LBS guys I got the bike from care nor do I think they troll here, and
the rest of you have no...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-13, 06:44 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 16,964
Posted By JamisJeff

Any way you look at it an LBS jacks up prices...

Any way you look at it an LBS jacks up prices because they have to, in order to cover overhead and everything else that goes along with a shop...we bought a Trek road bike last year to donate to a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-13, 06:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,002
Posted By JamisJeff

Thanks for all the real opinions, I'll check out...

Thanks for all the real opinions, I'll check out the Castelli, Specialized, and other gloves mentioned.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-13, 06:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,002
Posted By JamisJeff

Didn't realize asking for help / opinions was...

Didn't realize asking for help / opinions was patheitc...oh well.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-13, 06:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,002
Posted By JamisJeff

I am riding more..but touch self...not an option,...

I am riding more..but touch self...not an option, happily married...heh heh.

I think I do need to move my new seat forward as I'm reaching a bit, this may have something to do with it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-13, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 502
Posted By JamisJeff

BIKE ISLAND Wheels ...

BIKE ISLAND

Wheels
http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=List&SubCategory=Parts:%20Wheels%20and%20Wheelsets-Road

Tires...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-13, 01:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 502
Posted By JamisJeff

Try to find a good used set of Mavic Ksyrium...

Try to find a good used set of Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels, I had a set on my old bike and looooved them....my new bike came with american classic aero wheels on it, but those are out of your budget....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-13, 12:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,002
Posted By JamisJeff

Soft hands need good gloves....

So I am pretty sure I've worn the padding / gel right out of my riding gloves...and I admit it, I have soft hands and they sometimes hurt when I ride for awhile...recommend me the best riding gloves...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-13, 06:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 595
Posted By JamisJeff

yep...every back side is diff...I changed the...

yep...every back side is diff...I changed the saddle out on my Jamis Xenith Elite from a San Marco to a Specialized seat...while there isn't much noticeable improvement the Specialized seat is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-13, 11:49 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,551
Posted By JamisJeff

Indeed...they fail to see the artistic vision...

Indeed...they fail to see the artistic vision apparently...cost savings aside!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-13, 11:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,047
Posted By JamisJeff

I care that the bike is clean and well maintained...

I care that the bike is clean and well maintained and I don't mind a little flash on it...gotta be styling some when riding.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-13, 06:08 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,118
Posted By JamisJeff

This issue is easily solved by.....getting a new...

This issue is easily solved by.....getting a new bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-13, 06:02 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,551
Posted By JamisJeff

This is why I'm switching to golf ball cover bar...

This is why I'm switching to golf ball cover bar tape. Home made of course.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-13, 05:57 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,551
Posted By JamisJeff

Just think how fast you would be if you added...

Just think how fast you would be if you added some yellow lightning bolt decals. I see sound barrier speeds being broken.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-13, 08:59 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,118
Posted By JamisJeff

Annnnnd the story ends. Glad you found s nice...

Annnnnd the story ends. Glad you found s nice bike. Keep us updated as you ride it more as far as pros and cons. Happy riding!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-13, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,052
Posted By JamisJeff

If you want some nice wheels that are not carbon...

If you want some nice wheels that are not carbon I'd suggest looking at the American Classic wheels. I have them on my road bike and think very highly of them. I think a new set runs about $800-900...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-13, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,089
Posted By JamisJeff

I had a hard time finding any Jamis team apparel...

I had a hard time finding any Jamis team apparel or otherwise. I finally found a team long sleeve jersey and pants for cool weather riding on www.ebay.com. It was from Asia somewhere and was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-13, 02:14 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,118
Posted By JamisJeff

Just trying to help...want you to get the best...

Just trying to help...want you to get the best bang for the buck when you're ready to buy...plus I love shopping for bikes....glad to be of any help that I can.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-13, 01:25 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,118
Posted By JamisJeff

Grab some milk and cookies, watch the story...

Grab some milk and cookies, watch the story unfold.....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-13, 01:24 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,118
Posted By JamisJeff

Couldn't agree with you more Seymour, wish we had...

Couldn't agree with you more Seymour, wish we had one around here!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-13, 09:09 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,118
Posted By JamisJeff

Just cause I love this thread, here are some good...

Just cause I love this thread, here are some good options for bikes:

http://www.jensonusa.com/Road-Bikes/Diamondback-Podium-Sport-Road-Bike-12
Brand name, 105 group, at a great price....you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-13, 08:41 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,118
Posted By JamisJeff

I think you're on the right track based on your...

I think you're on the right track based on your wants / needs...but if you're even thinking of a bike I would almost bet that you'll really get into it....especially if you find some people to ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-13, 08:35 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,118
Posted By JamisJeff

There are only a few sites I would trust buying a...

There are only a few sites I would trust buying a bike from online based on past experience, bikes direct being one of them.....you could try Jenson USA also, my twin bro bought a Look road bike from...
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