Hey, guys! I rode with the MBC for a couple of seasons several years ago, probably the last time in 2013 or 2014. I've had a couple of injuries since riding with the group - a broken shoulder and a broken kneecap...neither of which had anything to do with biking. However, because of the knee injury, I have screws and wires in my kneecap, and I just can no longer make the range of motion necessary to ride. Plus, I've really lost my nerve when it comes to doing anything where I might fall (my doctor said in no uncertain terms that falling and hurting that knee again would not be a good thing for me). I've not given up the hope of riding again and in fact got myself a beach cruiser, but I don't see me riding the light road bike and going long distances again. Riding going forward will be for light exercise and pleasure only, mostly on flat roads.
So...now I have a bike in my garage that mocks me on an almost daily basis. I need to sell it. Problem is, I can't find the paperwork and really don't remember any details about it. I only rode it for two seasons and had maintenance done by MOAB. Although I bought the bike new, I believe the model year was 1-2 years old at the time of purchase. My guess is it's anywhere from a year 2011-203. Brand is Jamis. I had some adjustments made - it's not the original seat and I had the handlebars raised so I could be a slightly more upright position (after breaking my shoulder) and the pedals are clip on style. I think I purchased it in the range of $1,200 or $1,300. I have no idea how to price used bikes - I was thinking but I'd let it go for about $300 but if that's a nonsense price and it needs to be lower (or higher), feel free to let me know.
Since I had so much fun riding with the group and got so much support from you guys, I wanted to reach out to see if anyone has any interest in purchasing my bike. Please email me at kzatwood@yahoo.com if you have any interest. I will email pictures if you want them.
After doing some online digging, my bike is Jamis Ventura Femme. I believe it's a 2011. It looks very like the bike pictured in this link: https://bikeindex.org/bikes/34712. Again, I had MOAB change the seat to one more comfortable for me and the handlebar stem so I could ride a bit more upright. Might be a good starter bike for someone. Still thinking $300 is the asking price. If anyone is interested and/or wants to see pictures of my bike, please email me at kzatwood@yahoo.com.
Hey Kelly - do you know what size the bike is? If you don't then tell us how tall you are, that will help someone know if it will work for them. Thanks!!