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Steel bike

Jamis Quest

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Jamis Quest

Price:

£1249.99

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Jamis Quest - riding 2

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Jamis Quest 2012

It's a cracking bike, the Jamis Quest. Comfortable and versatile and quick. The bike it reminds me of most is the Genesis Equilibrium, which I liked enough to buy one. It's a close call, but for me I think the Jamis might be even better. Test bikes come and go, but I'll certainly miss the Quest when it's gone.

Frame and Fork

Duell launch Audax frameset

A new steel option handbuilt in The Netherlands

Duell frames come to UK

Customised steel bikes from Holland now available

Charge Filter Hi

Price:

£1199.99

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Charge Filter Hi - riding 2

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Charge Filter Hi 2011

There's no doubting the Charge Filter Hi is a capable bike. It's lively on tarmac and assured off road too. The higher spec bike as tested here has a bit of an identity crisis though. It's not light enough to really be attractive to racers and it's no more versatile than its cheaper stablemate, which looks the better bet if you're after a steel all-rounder.