Are Jamis bikes any good?

[x-batman]

Can get a deal on either a Jamis - Ranger XR Mountain Bike , Jamis - Aragon Street Comfort Hybrif Bike, Jamis - Explorer 2.0 Sport Comfort Mountain Bike or Jamis - Explorer 1.0 Sport Comfort Mountain Bike


Are these bikes any good?

[CSR]

Yes, they are a well known brand in the cycling industry. Not at the top, but still very reputable. I don't know the specific model.

[hyperion]

If you want a bike brand that will give you very good value and components for your money, go with Ironhorse.

http://www.ironhorsebikes.com/

[MtX]

If you want a bike brand that will give you very good value and components for your money, go with Ironhorse.

http://www.ironhorsebikes.com/

I agree and disagree.

Ironhorse will mostly give you good components, but there is no value buying from them because their bikes are way overpriced. Walk into a LBS (local bike shop) and there's a 99% chance you won't see any Ironhorse bikes for sale. Walk into a SportChek and Ironhorse is probably the best brand you'll find in there. LBS'es are dedicated to bikes, SportChek's not. I think you should have figured out which option is better by now :razz:.

Unless there was a sick clearance deal on Ironhorse bikes, I wouldn't even consider looking at them.

[realchinshady]

I agree and disagree.

Ironhorse will mostly give you good components, but there is no value buying from them because their bikes are way overpriced. Walk into a LBS (local bike shop) and there's a 99% chance you won't see any Ironhorse bikes for sale. Walk into a SportChek and Ironhorse is probably the best brand you'll find in there. LBS'es are dedicated to bikes, SportChek's not. I think you should have figured out which option is better by now :razz:.

Unless there was a sick clearance deal on Ironhorse bikes, I wouldn't even consider looking at them.

Sportchek is one of two exclusive distributors of Iron Horse bikes in Canada. That's why you don't see them in LBS. It's a fairly popular brand in the US though.

[period3]

Jamis bikes are great - I ride a Jamis Coda myself. No problems with it, and it's a very versatile bike...

It depends on what the deal is though. Those are lower end Jamis models...

Can get a deal on either a Jamis - Ranger XR Mountain Bike , Jamis - Aragon Street Comfort Hybrif Bike, Jamis - Explorer 2.0 Sport Comfort Mountain Bike or Jamis - Explorer 1.0 Sport Comfort Mountain Bike


Are these bikes any good?

[wushudrew]

jamis is known for value, and i would place them above ironhorse, thanks to the image that theyve given me from their sportchek dealings.

i once had a deal on an 05 jamis dakar xc expert for $1700, and this was over a year ago. i didnt take it, and i feel sort of bad now.

[jwei]

Jamis is definately better than Ironhouse IMO. JAMIS FTW!!!

[kaikara]

I am looking at getting a Jamis Exile 29er SS. From everything I have read they get great reviews.

[swiftfox]

What kind of deal are you getting?

[billdozer]

How about Jamis XC 1.0? 2005 model year for $420....

[kaikara]

What kind of deal are you getting?

Which post are you refering to?

If it is mine then the 2007 Exile 29er SS lists for 999 american. I was probably going to get in the states or see if there are any closeout deals at the bike show or at the dealers at the end of the year.

[wushudrew]

How about Jamis XC 1.0? 2005 model year for $420....

this may be of interest to you: http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/XC_Hardtail/product_123371.shtml