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b1lynch
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: October 1, 2011
Strengths: Reynolds Steel Frame - smooth ride.
Deore gears - smooth effortless shifting.
Aesthetically a nice looking bike.
Price - this bike is an unbelievable value!Weaknesses: None.Bottom Line: My bike is a 2009 Jamis Coda Sport which I bought for commuting in the city and fitness riding. I'm a big guy so I did a fair amount of research on what would be a suitable bike and I ended up narrowing it down to the Jamis Coda Sport and the Kona Hoss. In the end I bought the Coda Sport because the ride was just so smooth & easy. The Reynolds steel frame is a far smoother ride than the heavier beefed up aluminum frames and I found the gears to be silky smooth and just a fun easy ride. Two years later and I have no regrets and i've had no issues with the bike. I later ended up buying the Kona Hoss for trail riding and it too is a great bike and fantastic for trail riding, but in the city - no contest, Coda Sport wins hands down.
Favorite Ride: Jamis Coda Sport
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At: City Bikes
Bike Setup: Standard stock setup.
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Stanley Roper
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: February 13, 2011
Strengths: The feel of steel on pavement! I've never ridden a Reynolds 853 or 953 steel, but this 520 steel is very good for my less expensive needs. Soaks up bumps nicely. Rear Deore derailleur is nice, too.Weaknesses: The suspension seat post was the first thing to go (not sure if current models even come with them); also, I upgraded the Tektro v-brakes to Avid'sBottom Line: Here it is in 2011, and I've been riding my 2005 Coda Sport since I bought it in 2006. Is it still stock? Heck no. I've replaced the wheels/tires, brakes, and turned it into a 10 speed with a Dura-Ace triple front derailleur. I changed these out over the years by choice, not because of some inherent defect. I ride this on frequent 40-60 mile rides, and it handles flawlessly.
Price Paid:
$575.00
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Skug
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: August 6, 2009
Strengths: i love that rear derailleur!Weaknesses: like others have said, the stock seat is this bike's weak spot. it's not a big problem, but i do notice my seat rocking and wobbling around a little bit. also, the front derailleur gets temperamental on occasion, but it may just need to be adjusted.Bottom Line: buying this bike has been one of the best things i've done for myself. i bought it just to get some exercise, and have ended up getting really enthusiastic about bicycling. i have a lung disease, so i was looking for a way to get some aerobic exercise that my lungs could handle - which meant going for something lightweight, with narrow tires, and a whole lotta gears to choose from, to get up hills with. after growing up riding garage-sale 10 speeds, spending this much on a bicycle was difficult, but as i've said, it turned out to be an excellent purchase, absolutely worth every penny, for me. i started out riding only 2 miles a day, but now i'm up to over 30 miles a day, over 120 miles a week. i know i'm not an expert rider, and i don't have alot of experiences with other bikes to compare this to, but i can't say enough about this bike.
Favorite Ride: any paved bike trail
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: GT Cycle, Traverse C
Bike Setup: stock setup, no frills, not even a kickstand!
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jmargolin
a CommuterDate Reviewed: July 16, 2009
Strengths: It is light and quick. I shaved five minutes off of my commmute (10 miles each way). The thing weighs about 26 pounds. I love being able to accelerate quickly. The handlebar stem is adjustable--I have it all the way up to accomodate my high seat post position. Components are solid throughout. V brakes stop well, which is very important for urban riding. The handlebars slope down at a slight angle, which provide an aerodynamic position--but I need to use cycling gloves or my hands will slip when I perspire a lot. The chromoly frame is very comfortable.Weaknesses: The seat is atrocious--bulbous and uncomfortable. I replaced it within a week.Bottom Line: I bought a 2009 Coda Sport after a month of looking around for a good match for my 20 mile round trip commute. This bike is the right combination of practicality and fun. It is a fast bike compared to most hybrids that are in the "comfort bike" category. A very attractive looking bike that has opened up new vistas for me--I stop less frequently at red lights due to faster speed, and have built up my stamina and strenght considerably in just a month.
Favorite Ride: This one.
Price Paid:
$699.00
Purchased At: Rapid Transit (Chica
Similar Products Used: Trek 7000 (aluminum hybrid)
Bike Setup: Put on full SKS fenders and a rear rack (I felt like I was putting a saddle on a colt--I didn't want to do it but I had too). New saddle--not sure what brand, but narrower and designed for a male's backside.
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merrymac
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: April 17, 2009
Strengths: Strong, responsive, high seat positionWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: I went over to the USA specifically to buy a bike & this looked the best at the time
Favorite Ride: Wirral Way to Chester
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: San Francisco Bay
Bike Setup: toe clips added. After 2 years riding, I 've just replaced the rear set with a higher rating. Now much better. Added Scwarhbe?? Marathon + tyres
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