Jamis Beatnik

[Alan Whicker]

Anyone got one?

Work has just introduced a bike to work scheme using Evans. Thinking of using it to get a Jamis Beatnik as a secondary bike, and retire my homebrew Raleigh Winner singlespeed to pubs/station duties. I'm skint at the moment, so £250 looks pretty good. Not expecting miracles at that price, but I don't expect it ride like a garden gate, either. The few reviews I've found seem positive - but anyone here got any experience of one?

 

[biggs682]

never heard of them but thats a good price for a new bike

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Jamis are meant to be quite a good make, not been available in the UK for a few years I think.

 

[Beebo]

I have looked at a few Jamis bikes in Evans, never ridden one, but they always look well put together.

In my experience Evans wouldnt sell a bike they didnt have faith in, They dont sell BSO's

 

[Alan Whicker]

Well, just back from a test ride at Fenchurch Street Evans'. FIrst impressions very good. It's a nippy and chuckable little bike, and the components were pretty good for that price point - even had alloy pedals. Have to say, the staff at that branch were very helpful indeed. Hmm. Going to have a think.

 

[biggs682]

must admit had a look at them on line and yes good price and an older company than i thought . looks good on paper and the internet , reality would be another thing .