Ritchey Comp

The Best Recreational Road Bike Of 2010 Is Back-Jamis Xenith Comp 2011

To be frank, last year’s bike had to be a shoo-in for Bicycling honors. The high modulus carbon frame receives our Dyad Plus fiber lay-up, tri-oval shaped top and down tubes in size-specific diameters for optimal ride tuning, and the power-enhancing stiffness of a BB30 OS bottom bracket shell, asymmetrical chainstays and a full carbon, hollow crown monocoque fork. Nobody else provides this much tech for so little green.

The 2010 Jamis Xenith Comp won Bicycling magazine’s coveted Editor’s Choice Award for Best Recreational Road Bike. But we didn’t rest on our laurels—this year’s bike is even better, kitted out with Shimano’s 20-speed 105 road group to bring you more bang for the buck.

Overall with Jamis Xenith Comp you are getting lot’s for you money – RRP is fantastic £1399 – high performance carbon fibre composite with high modulus fibbers, Dyad Plus lay-up, tri-oval shaped top and down tubes with SST tubing diameters, 1 1/8-1 1/2″ head tube, BB30 OS BB shell, asymmetrical chain stays, twin seat stays, forged one-piece dropouts with replaceable derailleur hanger, full carbon composite, 1.5″ Hollow formed crown, monocoque one-piece forming technology, carbon dropouts with stainless axle interfaces, full Shimano 105 transmission with Ultegra STI shifters/levers and Ritchey finishing kit. Try to beat this!

About JAMIS Bikes:

The company began life in 1937 as distributors of imported European bicycles and parts. They began making bikes in the 1970s, when they had major success with their beach cruiser models. They introduced their first mountain bikes in 1983 and their debut road machines in 1988.

JAMIS Xenith Comp 2011 Specifications:

Frame: High performance carbon fiber composite with high modulus fibers, Dyad Plus lay-up, tri-oval shaped top and down tubes with SST tubing diameters, 1 1/8-1 1/2” head tube, BB30 OS BB shell, asymmetrical chainstays, twin seat stays, forged one-piece dropouts with replaceable derailleur hanger

Fork: Jamis full carbon composite, 1.5” Hollow formed crown, monocoque one-piece forming technology, carbon dropouts with stainless axle interfaces

Headset: FSA, integrated, sealed bearing, 1 1/8-1 1/2”

Wheelset: Mavic CXP-22 rims with CNC sidewalls, 28/32H, Formula alloy hubs, DT Champion 14g stainless steel spokes

Tyres: Vittoria Zaffiro Slick, 700 x 23c

Derailleurs: Shimano 105 RD-5700 rear and 105 FD-5700 braze-on front with 34.9mm alloy clamp

Shiftlevers: Shimano 105, ST- 5700 Dual Control STI, 20-speed

Chain: KMC DX10SC

Cassette: Shimano 105, CS-5700, 10-speed, 11-25T

Crankset: FSA Gossamer compact for BB30, 50/34T, 170mm (48/51), 172.5mm (54/56), 175mm (58/ 61)

BB Set: FSA BB30

Pedals: N/A

Brakeset: Tektro R540 forged alloy dual pivot calipers, with cartridge pads, Shimano Ultegra ST-5700 STI levers

Handlebar: Ritchey Road, 6061 aluminum, 31.8 x 400mm (48/51) 420mm (54/56), 440mm (58/61)

Stem: Ritchey Forged Road 6061 alloy, 4-bolt, 6º x 90mm (48/51) 100mm (54/56), 120mm (58/61)

Grips: Jamis suede bar tape

Seat Post: Jamis carbon fiber micro-adjust, 31.6 x 300mm, with 7075 alloy double-bolt seat post clamp

Saddle: Selle San Marco Ischia Arrowhead with SL cover and carbon steel rails

Sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm

Color: Natural Carbon/Pearl White

Weight: 19.25 lbs