Im personally a big fan of cyclocross bikes. I spend a lot of time on the pavement and will be riding a few centuries in the upcoming months. But I also have a lake house with unlimited miles of dirt, gravel, and mud logging roads. I'm one of those that doesn't really get caught up in the bike but more interested in the riding part so I won't know all the technical specs etc... I'm also a fitness and leisure rider and not a racer. I think those facts are important when considering my opinion of this bike.
I took the week off with my kids and was able to put a little over 200 miles on this bike with a lot of mixed terrain. I did a 45 mile pavement ride but most days were on gravel and mud. I took my slicks off and put on a pair of Kenda Kwickers. I have to say this setup was fantastic. Loose gravel hills were no problem, mud was no problem, I played with the air pressure and found a comfortable ride on the really rocky trails, and the hwy miles were comfortable as well. Although it was really hilly and I would have preferred my road tires.
The Jamis is a very capable bike. I never felt"underbiked" in any way. Gears, brakes, wheels, all performed flawlessly. I have never cared about disc brakes but once I got into a rain storm with lots of mud, I was extremely impressed with them especially noticeable on hills. I still don't think disc brakes are a must but I did find them enjoyable and trustworthy in some tough conditions.
Overall I have not found anything I don't like about this bike. It isn't the lightest and doesn't have the top of the line components but for my needs this is a steal with it setup just add I like for $1k. I can't get enough of it. In fact last night I went on a 2hr night ride and thoroughly enjoyed my last night of my vacation. Thanks to Jamis for an awesome ride.
I took the week off with my kids and was able to put a little over 200 miles on this bike with a lot of mixed terrain. I did a 45 mile pavement ride but most days were on gravel and mud. I took my slicks off and put on a pair of Kenda Kwickers. I have to say this setup was fantastic. Loose gravel hills were no problem, mud was no problem, I played with the air pressure and found a comfortable ride on the really rocky trails, and the hwy miles were comfortable as well. Although it was really hilly and I would have preferred my road tires.
The Jamis is a very capable bike. I never felt"underbiked" in any way. Gears, brakes, wheels, all performed flawlessly. I have never cared about disc brakes but once I got into a rain storm with lots of mud, I was extremely impressed with them especially noticeable on hills. I still don't think disc brakes are a must but I did find them enjoyable and trustworthy in some tough conditions.
Overall I have not found anything I don't like about this bike. It isn't the lightest and doesn't have the top of the line components but for my needs this is a steal with it setup just add I like for $1k. I can't get enough of it. In fact last night I went on a 2hr night ride and thoroughly enjoyed my last night of my vacation. Thanks to Jamis for an awesome ride.


