Strengths: Smooth ride
Comfortable
Fast
Well spec'd
Weaknesses: Paint??
Stock wheels not up to serious racing.
Bottom Line:
Just picked up NOS 2009 Xenith Pro. Smooth, fast, and well spec'd for the price. I never expected a carbon frame to ride like a cross between ti and steel, but this one does. Rough roads are still felt, but not harshly, while a solid, tactile feel is still maintained. Components, so far, are fine. I am not sold on one grouppo over another, so am fine with running Sram.
On hard accelerations, I have not felt any frame flex. The stock wheels, while not great for racing, work really well as a training set. The paint job looks great, though I am concerned about flaking. Just wish I had legs which better challenged the bike.
Overall, I would rate this the best ride I have ever experienced on any bike, made of any material.
Strengths: Weight, responsiveness, components (for the price).
Great feel.
Weaknesses: Wish it had a clear-coat on the natural carbon fiber, but @ 2k for an all-carbon frame you can't complain.
Bottom Line:
Great value... great ride.
After riding my Trek 1400 for 20+ years I decided it was time to upgrade. I looked at Treks, Felts and a few others. Although I liked the ride and styling of the Trek 2.3, the Jamis just 'felt' better and had a better set of components.
I only have a few hundred miles on the bike, but I really like it: light, responsive yet a TON softer ride than my old aluminum frame.
Strengths: smooth ride quality, accelerates well, climbs like crazy and as I pedal home from every ride all year I think what a great bike this is.Like the wheels and Ultegra group. Honest weight for this bike weighed on several different scales is less than 19lbs with bottle cages, seatpack containing tube, pump,tire irons, patches,energy bar and a few small tools.
Weaknesses: not my favorite handlebar shape that is a personal preference, am looking at a change from the Easton bar.
Bottom Line:
I wanted to post a review the first week I owned the Xenith. Thought is might be influenced by new gear euphoria. Now after a year of riding I am just convinced this is a great frame and bike set up. I had ridden a lugged steel framed 1984 Trek since 1984. It was comfortable, reliable, and other than a the occasional flat and tune ups never had any problems. A smooth, comfortable user friendly bike. Decided at my girlfriends urging to treat myself to an upgrade. Considered Ridley Excaliber, and of course Trek, Specialized, Giant, and Independent Fab. Was very worried about upgrading and losing the smooth steel ride. A combination of budget, great customer service,a Bicycling Magazine review and ride quality got me into the Xenith Pro. I am 6' inseam 35.5" and the 58cm is a good fit, The ride is smooth, chip seal, gravel and broken pavement doesnt hammer you through the saddle or the handlebars. The service at Bicycle Bananas was great,they upgraded the crankset to the SLK Lite compact and were like a LBS even over the phone. Bike arrived and after a few small adjustments and putting on the pedals the first ride was great. This bike has about 2500 miles on it, the tires have worn well, the bike handles precisely, climbs with ease and I have finally come to terms with the Arione saddle after years of riding a original Ti Flite.
Ride then decide for yourself, this is a wonderful bike for me.
Strengths: Stiff frame, light, great components, great shifting & braking. Even the saddle is good. Climbs like a dream. Price is right.
Weaknesses: Had a couple of noises from the crank or bb early on, but the shop took it apart & checked it out & lubed everything well - fine ever since.
Bottom Line:
2008 model. Love this bike! I thought I loved my 2003 Trek 5200, but I have never looked back. The price is outstanding for what you get (I compared it to the Madone 5.5).
This bike makes me want to go out and ride. I wasn't even in the market for a new road bike, but once I rode it, I had to have it.
Compact frame with shorter wheelbase than I am used to - I have significant toe overlap, but it isn't a problem (until I do a U-turn)
Strengths: Stiff, responsive, light, I could go on and on.
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
Built frame up with Full Dura-Ace. Best bike I've ever owned. Very stiff yet super light. Absorbs the road like no other bike I've ridden. I'm 190lbs so the stiffness of the bike is a blessing.
Similar Products Used: Fuji, Cannondale, Look, Masi, Felt
Bike Setup: Full Dura Ace, Fizik Arione saddle, Ritchey Pro WCS stem and handlebar, Thompson Elite Seatpost, Williams Cycling Carbon Clincher 50mm wheels.
Jamis Xenith Pro 2007 - gear hangar drop out
I have a 2007 Jamis Xenith Pro
The rear gear hangar drop-out came off and I struggled to get a replacement
The kind guys at Buy a Read More »
Jamis Xenith Pro 2007 - gear hangar drop out
I have a 2007 Jamis Xenith Pro
The rear gear hangar drop-out came off and I struggled to get a replacement
The kind guys at Buy a Read More »
I am looking to buy a Jamis Xenith Pro - I rode the 54 cm 2009 xenith pro and it fit well. There's a good deal where I can get the 2009 model for $900 less than the 2010 model. A Read More »
My price range is in between these two bikes, and I'm leaning towards the Elite. The Elite is 1.25 pounds lighter, nicer brakes, crankset, and wheelset, and full SRAM Red ain't to Read More »
