Jamis Coda

Price Paid:  $300.00 at Angle Lake Cycles

Favorite Ride:
Jamis Coda

Bike Setup:
Everything Shimano right now.

Summary:
I bought this used Jamis Coda about two years ago after my previous bike was stolen. Since then, I've ridden this thing hard and it still performs well for me after all this time. The components were great and it has been a high quality bike. I'm glad that I bought it.

Strengths:
Well built, light, great road bike

Weaknesses:
Wheels were not well built, but I put better rims on it and now it's all good.

Similar Products Used:
I've used Novara bikes and had a K2 among others. Cannondale road bikes have passed through my hands from time to time.

Price Paid:  $1000.00 at Pro Cyclery

Favorite Ride:
Red Rocks

Bike Setup:
Swithed out handlebars to drop bars, changed pedals to eggbeaters, everything else stayed the same.

Summary:
I love this bike. Pro Cyclery took a stock 2004 Jamis Coda speed bike, and switched out the handlebars to drop bars, I also changed the pedals to eggbeaters, I now have a great cyclocross bike that I can confidently take in the dirt, and it keeps up with road bikes, all for $1000 and with better components than had I bought a cyclocross model.

Strengths:
Butter smooth ride, excellent components, rock solid.

Weaknesses:
None so far.

Similar Products Used:
None

Price Paid:  $800.00 at Pro Cyclery, Las Veg

Favorite Ride:
2002 Jamis Coda

Bike Setup:
I have done all major upgrades. 11x23 cog, thudbuster seatpost, 3-ring 170mm cyclone road crank, eggbeater pedals, mavic cosmos wheelset, avenir discovery 700x23 kevlar rubber, profile design riser bar, avenir barends, wtb speedV saddle, and 2 water bottle cages.

Summary:
The rig is very sturdy. Read the bike set-up and you'll see I've made some major upgrades. At first the bike felt sluggish......until I dressed it up.
Now I stay right along-side road bikes. And they wonder why, or how it's possible.

Strengths:
Frame is the best part of this bike, along with it's weight (25 lbs stock)

Weaknesses:
If your looking for speed, don't look here, unless your ready to spend on upgrades.

Price Paid:  $796.00 at Freerange in Fremont

Bike Setup:
Stock parts except for my favorite saddle, fenders, rack and trunk bag, Niterider light.

Summary:
Wonderful commuting bicycle. Quick, nimble, fast, sturdy.

Strengths:
Components are the highlight. Steel frame absorbs the jitters from rough city streets.

Weaknesses:
I am a large rider and was breaking spokes. I replaced the rear spokes with a stronger set of DT spokes and the problem was resolved.

Price Paid:  $765.00 at Sports Extreme

Favorite Ride:
Inner Urban

Bike Setup:
Riding a 21.5" frame, using an unsuspended alloy seat post with a Giant OCR seat, Ritchie stubby bar

Summary:
A great all around bike. Light and stiff enough to put down some serious miles, yet still very comfortable.

Strengths:
Stiff and light with great components for the price.

Weaknesses:
Too much flex in the seat post with a seat that is too big and mushy for serious riding.