I have wheels with 28c tires and a 105 r7000 groupset I'll put on either bike so the components aren't as important.
by Dragonsmoneyhookers
I have wheels with 28c tires and a 105 r7000 groupset I'll put on either bike so the components aren't as important.
by Dragonsmoneyhookers
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Jamis bike looks better kept, is lighter and is more recent, I’d go for that.
The Bianchi also has V brakes, ususally they’re a pain to adjust and if you’re gonna replace with caliper brakes the fork will have 2 pieces of metal sticking out
The Ventura is more of a road bike, it probably came with 25C tires and you’d definitely need to check with the seller to see if it will fit 28mm. The Lupo is more of a CX/light touring bike, and good for gravel, so it should fit up to ~40 mm tires, but will certainly be heavier with less aggressive steering response and more relaxed riding position.
Are they the same size? That Jamis appears a lot smaller than the Bianchi.
Get the one that fits you.
What kind of road riding? I would get the bianchi for long days and touring and the jamis if I wanted just to exercise.
Neither?
Both are wildly different sized. As someone that’s 6’5 i wouldn’t even be on a 61cm frame.
The bianchi has cantilever brakes so probably might not play well with your groupset. Cantis can be pretty awful tbh, I would avoid them if possible.
The jamis will probably only take a 25c tyre so bear that in mind.
Also, the bianchi is much bigger than the jamis.
I would hold off on both, unless there’s something compelling you to buy now. If the Bianchi fit, it would be my choice, but I would swap out the cantilever brakes for v brakes, which would require other modifications to get it to work with the brake levers. If the roads in your area are in poor condition you will want much wider tires than the Jamis can accommodate. I would recommend something that would accommodate up to 35mm tires.