Jamis Ventura Comp: A Great Entry Level Over-the-Road Quality Bike

Jamis began producing high quality bikes in 1979. Its line of equipment enjoyed continual expansion through 1990 when it was acquired by G. Joannou Cycle, a company that has been in the bicycle business since 1937. This merger guaranteed that the Jamis line of bikes would continue to set the standard for excellence in the cycling world.

Jamis cycles are well-represented in the racing end of cycling. Some notables that have used Jamis equipment in the high-powered racing circles include Kathy Pruitt, Jordie Lunn, and the Full Throttle endurance team. Jamis bikes pass the test at all levels of the cycling world.

The Jamis Ventura Comp is another in a great line of quality bikes. While this model is not designed especially for racing, it brings all of the great cycling technology of world-class cycles to those looking for professional performance at an amateur price. The beginning biker will find this model to fit all of his or her cycling needs.

With Shimano Sora Dual Control STI 16-speed shifters ( this can be upgraded to an 18-speed) and compatible derailleur, this machine will live up to expectations and then some. It will have you cycling uphill as easily as going down a straight stretch of road. This combination makes shifting easy and smooth through every gear on any terrain.

The Full Carbon Composite road fork delivers lighter weight and reduced drag while retaining the control you want on those curvy roads and quick turns. This bike is designed with the more serious cycling enthusiast in mind. It will make those spur-of-the-moment turns without jeopardizing the rider. Like its more expensive cousins, the Jamis Ventura Comp use a lower spoke count in the wheels to keep the bike's aerodynamic drag at the lowest possible level.