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Dan Dempsey
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 20, 2011
Strengths: Very light and it fits me very well .. 56cm and I am 6ft 1in with short legs. Quick up the hillsWeaknesses: Brakes are awful. Replaced with Deore V-Brake and travel agents on the front. This is a race bike and has no eyelets on the front carbon fork... no fenders .. so I'll be riding something else on the many wet days in Oly WABottom Line: First new Bike since 1985 TREK 720. Came with SRAM Apex group. I really like the double tap shifters.
Favorite Ride: Oly WA bike paths
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Craig's List used (l
Similar Products Used: Trek 720, Raleigh Alyeska, KHS CX-100 cyclocross commuter
Bike Setup: Vittoria Hyper Rando tires at 35C .. superbe tires, SRAM Apex, 50x34 chainwheels and 12-27 rear cogs
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ken3737
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: December 2, 2010
Strengths: handling, nice fork, good looking, low bottom bracket, quality control good, reasonably light packageWeaknesses: standard brakes not the bestBottom Line: This is a well balanced efficient Cross entry from Jamis that won't hold you back. The bottom bracket is somewhat low, which helps the handling of the bike, and the seat stays are on the short side, which also aids the handling. I'm using some Ksyrium Elites and have had no issues. I also purchased the newest FSA cantis and have been slightly disappointed in them, as they take much effort and don't yield much performance. I'm running some SRAM Force and Rival -- all good. It's a nice looking rig, and a good value.
Favorite Ride: 'cross
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At: built up
Similar Products Used: Kona, Salsa
Bike Setup: SRAM Force and Rival, Ksyrium Elites, FSA new model cantis, Michelin Mud 2s, FSA bars and stem (alum).
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Joe
a Triathlete
from Date Reviewed: July 8, 2010
Strengths: fewWeaknesses: manyBottom Line: 2010 Jamis Supernova: This bike is extremely light and sacrifices almost everything to get there. The brakes are dangerously chattery. Jamis tries to pawn off non-adjustable pads. Harassing them into sending out the adjustable variety will only improve braking performance marginally. Am Classic wheels are weak and use cheap bearings. Literally had to replace after 1 ride. Generally impressed with what Jamis going for. The reality of the Supernova is unfortunately extremely underwhelming. Jamis should spend a little more effort on the function and less on blinging out the red anodization.
Favorite Ride: your mom
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At: local shop
Similar Products Used: Limba, Tricross, X-check
Bike Setup: 2.1 29er up front, better saddle, stock otherwise.
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christian parker
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: May 13, 2010
Strengths: Light. Great Fork. Nimble. Shifters are awesome. Wheels are stiff. Price. Good warranty on frame. Ritchey parts worked well.Weaknesses: Broke frame by chainstay. Tubes are crimped almost flat for mud clearance. Cracks started on both sides. Brakes, TRP, were the worst. No power. Just try test riding before buying. Switched to V-brakes and then mini-V brakes.Bottom Line: Jamis Supernova 2009
Similar Products Used: S works tricross,
Ritchey cross ti breakaway
Bike Setup: Tubular wheels and v-brakes added. Way light and nimble.
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artnshel
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 25, 2007
Strengths: Name brand parts and fork, carbon stays, cool looking wheels.
Fit, Fit, Fit
light weightWeaknesses: Short head tube for a 58cm but the fork was left long so it works. Stock tires are wire bead and narrow for me but will be great for road use. Weird seat.Bottom Line: Nice bike for a reasonable price. I don't know/care what kinesium (6000 or 7000 series alum)is . Carbon stays and Easton fork add value. Basically for Jamis to compete with better known brands they have to put name brand parts on the bike to attract buyers. I wouldn't have paid full price but at a discount it works for me.
I raced it 2 hours after the purchase and it did great.
Favorite Ride: Hidden Lakes
Price Paid:
$1425.00
Purchased At: Century Cycles
Similar Products Used: Also tried Poprad, Bianchi Cross Concept, Scott, Ridley X Fire. Poprad steel was nice too.
Bike Setup: Will try Hutchinson Piranha tires, wider Salsa Bell lap bar and WCS stem.
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