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Hi All,
A little over a year ago I got into cycling and purchased my first road bike (2009 Raleigh Grand Sport). Other than upgrading the seat and pedals, the bike is stock. Now I'm ready for something a little more aggressive and something that will handle hills a little better. Similar to my first buying experience, I visited a few local bike shops. I narrowed my choices to:
Jamis Xenith Comp
http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/road/xenith/10_xenithcomp_spec.html
Specialized Tarmac
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45888&menuItemId=0
Specialized Roubaix Triple
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45824&menuItemId=0
I rode all 3 and loved them all, but I'm leaning to getting the Jamis. Its an all carbon bike with components that are equal or better than the Specialized models. Any feedback related to strengths and weaknesses for each bike is greatly appreciated.
A little over a year ago I got into cycling and purchased my first road bike (2009 Raleigh Grand Sport). Other than upgrading the seat and pedals, the bike is stock. Now I'm ready for something a little more aggressive and something that will handle hills a little better. Similar to my first buying experience, I visited a few local bike shops. I narrowed my choices to:
Jamis Xenith Comp
http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/road/xenith/10_xenithcomp_spec.html
Specialized Tarmac
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45888&menuItemId=0
Specialized Roubaix Triple
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45824&menuItemId=0
I rode all 3 and loved them all, but I'm leaning to getting the Jamis. Its an all carbon bike with components that are equal or better than the Specialized models. Any feedback related to strengths and weaknesses for each bike is greatly appreciated.