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After doing lot's of research on FS bikes, Giants, Kleins, KHS, K2 etc, I finally settled on the
2002 Jamis Comp. I wanted something that was unique. You see alot of Specialized, Giants, GT's
around the Ontario trails, but I only came across one Jamis before and it was a hardtail.
Most of the components in the build came from my old Giant hardtail (I upgraded it so much it barely
resembled the Giant anyway):
http://members.rogers.com/oozone/new_page_1.htm XT Drivetrain front to back SRAM PC48 chain LX
Cranks Louise Magura Disc brakes LX Shifters low riser bar Specialized stem Selle Italia XO saddle
Kalloy Post (I Know it's bottom shelf) IRC Mythos tires 2.1's Zac 2000 rims - popular on mid to low
end bikes in the U.K. but damn strong for disc use Formual Hubs - would rather XT or Chris Kings but
the wallet is not as fat as it used to be Z5 Bomber - damn nice fork Oury Grips
Haven't given it a proper shakedown ride yet due to the weather. I'm not chicken of snow but it's 14
below up here and the windchill makes it feel worse. My local neighborhood trail the DVP, is covered
with snow and is off-camber so no riding that until it's clear. You would hate to mess up and go
over the edge on that trail, they wouldn't find your carcass until spring.
The basic ride I did give it was pretty encouraging. Very little to no bob when standing and
mashing. The FOX R is a smooth shock, and the Bomber rocks.
I like the low top tube, and being able to move the bike around easier than the old hardtail, which
surprised me. I thought a FS would be significantly heavier, but this felt very light and flickable.
I heard some folks were having trouble with the rear chainstay weld cracking, so Jamis sent me a
spare in case mine fit the recall serial number. It did, but I haven't ridden it hard enough to get
a failure, so guess that will have to wait until it warms up a bit.
I'll post an update when i get a chance to scuff it up a bit, until then, anyone who has ridden one
let me know what your thoughts are.
2002 Jamis Comp. I wanted something that was unique. You see alot of Specialized, Giants, GT's
around the Ontario trails, but I only came across one Jamis before and it was a hardtail.
Most of the components in the build came from my old Giant hardtail (I upgraded it so much it barely
resembled the Giant anyway):
http://members.rogers.com/oozone/new_page_1.htm XT Drivetrain front to back SRAM PC48 chain LX
Cranks Louise Magura Disc brakes LX Shifters low riser bar Specialized stem Selle Italia XO saddle
Kalloy Post (I Know it's bottom shelf) IRC Mythos tires 2.1's Zac 2000 rims - popular on mid to low
end bikes in the U.K. but damn strong for disc use Formual Hubs - would rather XT or Chris Kings but
the wallet is not as fat as it used to be Z5 Bomber - damn nice fork Oury Grips
Haven't given it a proper shakedown ride yet due to the weather. I'm not chicken of snow but it's 14
below up here and the windchill makes it feel worse. My local neighborhood trail the DVP, is covered
with snow and is off-camber so no riding that until it's clear. You would hate to mess up and go
over the edge on that trail, they wouldn't find your carcass until spring.
The basic ride I did give it was pretty encouraging. Very little to no bob when standing and
mashing. The FOX R is a smooth shock, and the Bomber rocks.
I like the low top tube, and being able to move the bike around easier than the old hardtail, which
surprised me. I thought a FS would be significantly heavier, but this felt very light and flickable.
I heard some folks were having trouble with the rear chainstay weld cracking, so Jamis sent me a
spare in case mine fit the recall serial number. It did, but I haven't ridden it hard enough to get
a failure, so guess that will have to wait until it warms up a bit.
I'll post an update when i get a chance to scuff it up a bit, until then, anyone who has ridden one
let me know what your thoughts are.
