The Lemond is pretty with the clear coat, but I’d be tempted to get the Jamis because of the more classic seat stay look and the Reynolds 853 front triangle.
Also, get better pictures of the Lemond’s FD clamp area, looks slightly sketchy.
mlydon11 on
I actually have the Jamis and road it for years. It rides super nice. My only issue with it was that the fork only cleared 23c and rear only cleared 25c tires.
dont-forget-fondue on
I worked at a dealer when these lemonds were released, I absolutely loved them. I think that the time for the mixed material frame, for the few years that they were produced, had passed and they didn’t sell well. I’d still grab one if I happened on one at the right price.
There wouldn’t be any comparison for me- I wouldn’t think twice about getting the Zurich. That being said, I don’t have any experience with the Jamis. I believe the lemond is also 853. I could never tell the difference between any of these mixed material bikes from the period unless it was the Six13, Lemond Spine bikes (like this Zurich), and the Colnago Dream B-stay. The rest just seemed like the carbon was added as an afterthought. The colnago and cannondale were aluminum/carbon mixes though.
LooksBetterWithDrops on
I’m doing a full resto-mod of a Lemond Zurich spine with carbon wheels and electric shifting, so that would be my vote.
But I just think these mixed material frames are neat, I have 4 in my “collection”
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The Lemond is pretty with the clear coat, but I’d be tempted to get the Jamis because of the more classic seat stay look and the Reynolds 853 front triangle.
Also, get better pictures of the Lemond’s FD clamp area, looks slightly sketchy.
I actually have the Jamis and road it for years. It rides super nice. My only issue with it was that the fork only cleared 23c and rear only cleared 25c tires.
I worked at a dealer when these lemonds were released, I absolutely loved them. I think that the time for the mixed material frame, for the few years that they were produced, had passed and they didn’t sell well. I’d still grab one if I happened on one at the right price.
There wouldn’t be any comparison for me- I wouldn’t think twice about getting the Zurich. That being said, I don’t have any experience with the Jamis. I believe the lemond is also 853. I could never tell the difference between any of these mixed material bikes from the period unless it was the Six13, Lemond Spine bikes (like this Zurich), and the Colnago Dream B-stay. The rest just seemed like the carbon was added as an afterthought. The colnago and cannondale were aluminum/carbon mixes though.
I’m doing a full resto-mod of a Lemond Zurich spine with carbon wheels and electric shifting, so that would be my vote.
But I just think these mixed material frames are neat, I have 4 in my “collection”