Road Bikes
We used to call these bikes with the skinny wheels and down-turned handlebars ten speeds, or sometimes racing bikes. Today we simply refer to them as "road bikes". Road bikes are swift, elegant machines that can take you across town or across the country. They're pretty much just for pavement use, but ideal for long rides as they are very efficient and aerodynamic. A road bike is a good choice for touring, commuting, racing, or for the pure joy of performance. There's nothing like a road bike. Here's what we carry.
(For starters, you may want to read How to Choose a Road Bike. It's a good primer, and tells you what you need to know without all the jargon.)
Raleigh Sport
$625
The Raleigh Sport is the first bike in our lineup this year. The frame is aluminum, the fork chromoly steel, the components Shimano 2300. The Sport is light, fast, and nimble. We think it's a fine first road bike! Come see what you think.
Full specs for the Raleigh Sport
Jamis Ventura Sport Femme
$650
We offer the Jamis Ventura Sport Femme as the first women's bike in our lineup. It has an aluminum frame for a light, responsive ride, and Shimano 2300 components for sure shifting. Best of all, it has a women's specific seat, narrower bars, and adjusted "geometry" to make it particularly comfortable for women. Come try it out. (Why a Women's Bike?)
Full specs for the Jamis Ventura Sport Femme
Jamis Satellite Sport
$650
New for 2010, we give you the Satellite Sport. We're very excited to offer this steel bike at an entry-level price point. We were all quite impressed with how well it rode on our test rides. The steel frame and chromoly fork give it a smooth, stable ride, and the Shimano 2300 components make for quick, accurate shifts. We think it makes a perfect first road bike too. Come see if you agree.
Full specs for the Jamis Satellite Sport
Jamis Satellite Sport Femme
$650
Not to leave out the ladies, we also give you the Satellite Sport Femme. We're very excited to offer an entry level steel bike in a women's model. Like the men's model above, the steel frame and chromoly fork give it a smooth, stable ride, and the Shimano 2300 components work great. However, the Femme is designed for a woman's physique. The women's seat, narrower bars, and adjusted "geometry" make it more comfortable for women. (Why a Women's Bike?)
Full specs for the Jamis Satellite Sport Femme
Raleigh Grand Sport
$800
The Grand Sport is the next bike up in our 2010 lineup. The frame is aluminum, the fork is carbon fiber, and the components are Shimano 2300. It's light. It's fast. It handles beautifully. Besides being the perfect bike for just the pure fun of riding, the Grand Sport makes a great entry level triathlon bike for those who want to enter one, but are not ready to drop a couple of grand on a bike.
Full specs for the Raleigh Grand Sport
Jamis Satellite
$950
We're pleased to offer the Satellite as our second entry in the steel road bike catagory this year. The steel frame dampens road vibration for a comfortable ride, but doesn't sacrifice any performance. It features Shimano Sora components, carbon fork, and a nice wheel set to make it fast. It's a great all around bike. Take it for a workout, ride with your friends on the weekends, or enter the occasional triathelon with it.
Full specs for the Jamis Satellite
Jamis Satellite Femme
$950
Take the regular Satellite, change the color, add a woman's seat, adjust the frame geometry to give it a lower stand-over height and shorter top tube, and you've got the women's Satellite. Like its brother above, it sports a steel frame, Shimano Sora components, and a carbon fork. Come ride it. Feel the smooth, comfortabe, fast ride. (Why a Women's Bike?)
Full specs for the Jamis Satellite Femme
Jamis Aurora
$1025
The Aurora is our favorite touring/commuter bike. We bring it back year after year. The relaxed geometry and steel frame give it a comfortable fit and a smooth ride. The Tiagra level components are reliable and long lived. The Aurora is a very stable bike and handles beautifully with a load. Naturally, it's set up to take luggage racks and fenders. It's the perfect bike for touring, commuting, and taking on those long weekend rides.
Full specs for the Jamis Aurora
Jamis Quest
$1700 (We still have a few '09s on sale for $1500)
The Quest is our finest steel road bike. Talk about a bike that's fun to ride! The ride is light, solid, and smooth. The handling, quick and fast! The Quest comes equipped with Shimano 105 level components, Mavic wheels, and a carbon fork. Come take it for a test ride. It will speak for itself.
Full specs for the Jamis Quest
Jamis Quest Femme
$1700 (This is an '09 for only $1500)
Take the regular Quest, change the color, add a woman's seat, then adjust the frame geometry to give it a lower stand-over height and shorter top tube, and you've got the women's Quest. Like its brother above, it sports a steel frame, Shimano105 level components, and a carbon fork. Think fast! Think light! Think comfortable! (Why a Women's Bike?)
Full specs for the Jamis Quest Femme
2008 Raleigh Supercourse
$1525 (Now $1300! Only one left.)
The Supercourse is our top of the line road bike. It's very light and very fast! With Shimano Tiagra Shifters, 105 rear derailleur, and Shimano R500 wheels, it's an outstanding value for a full carbon bike! This is a bike you have to ride!
Full specs for the Raleigh Supercourse
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