Hi guys and gals,
Ive been searching for a new bike and some new wheels and im stuck between two for both catagory and I need your help making the choice. For the bikes im stuck between this Jamis Xenith Race:2010 JAMIS BICYCLES - SPECIFICATIONS
and the Specialized Tarmac Comp Double Rival: Specialized Bicycle Components : Tarmac Comp Double Rival
now pretty much the only difference is the Sram Rival and the Shimano Ultegra but there is also the weight. The Jamis is said to be 17lbs but the Tarmac does not have a listed weight and that would help so if anyone knows how heavy it is, that would be awesome to let me know.
Now to the wheels. Both wheels I have found are very similar in price but one is about 100 grams lighter. Yeah, I know what your thinking, "just get that one you dummy!" well yeah its better but it doesent have the name and the looks the other one has. The lighter one is the American Classic Sprint 350:SPRINT 350
And the other is the Campagnolo (see I told you the name was a big one) Zonda:The official Campagnolo web site - Bicycle Parts and Components Cycling - Zonda™ 2-Way Fit™
(and i told you it looked awesome, just look at the spoke pattern!)
Just to let you know something about my skill and abilities for reference, I am training to race for the next season and ive been riding for about a year and half now.
Ive been searching for a new bike and some new wheels and im stuck between two for both catagory and I need your help making the choice. For the bikes im stuck between this Jamis Xenith Race:2010 JAMIS BICYCLES - SPECIFICATIONS
and the Specialized Tarmac Comp Double Rival: Specialized Bicycle Components : Tarmac Comp Double Rival
now pretty much the only difference is the Sram Rival and the Shimano Ultegra but there is also the weight. The Jamis is said to be 17lbs but the Tarmac does not have a listed weight and that would help so if anyone knows how heavy it is, that would be awesome to let me know.
Now to the wheels. Both wheels I have found are very similar in price but one is about 100 grams lighter. Yeah, I know what your thinking, "just get that one you dummy!" well yeah its better but it doesent have the name and the looks the other one has. The lighter one is the American Classic Sprint 350:SPRINT 350
And the other is the Campagnolo (see I told you the name was a big one) Zonda:The official Campagnolo web site - Bicycle Parts and Components Cycling - Zonda™ 2-Way Fit™
(and i told you it looked awesome, just look at the spoke pattern!)
Just to let you know something about my skill and abilities for reference, I am training to race for the next season and ive been riding for about a year and half now.