Over the barriers, through the mud, to the podium we go. On a Supernova of course. The carbon fiber Team and Elite versions of this perennial CX winner are guaranteed to have you reigning in the wet and muddy stuff. Then there’s the aluminum Nova Pro, Race and Sport, possibly some of the most versatile bikes Jamis has ever built. They’re as ready for Monday morning’s asphalt commute as they were at the local gravel race last Saturday. And they’re just as ready to be loaded up with panniers for next month’s adventure tour.

Jamis Bikes have always been one of my favorite bike brands. Over the years I have had several different models. In fact I still have, and ride, my 2005 Jamis Ventura Elite road bike. I’ve never held on to a bike as long as I have held on to that bike. As the 2014 bikes start to show up on web sites, I have taken a look at the 2014 Jamis lineup, and as expected, they are awesome. I have always been a fan of the Jamis Nova line of cyclocross bikes. The Super Nova has sort of been a dream bike of mine. But in 2014, there is an exceptional value in their ‘cross line up…the Jamis Nova Sport. An entry level cyclocross bike that won’t break the bank. If you are looking for a “gravel road bike” or if you want to get your feet wet in cyclocross racing, this is a bike that you need to take a look at. With a retail price of only $825.00 (it’s not a typo), you really can’t go wrong with this bike.

Jamis Nova Sport Entry Level Cyclocross Bike

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