The rugged Jamis Renegade S4 is a fantastic commuter and adventure bike. It has a Reynolds 520 double-butted chromoly steel frame and a carbon composite fork. The tires are versatile 700CX37C WTB Riddler Comp. The Riptide version has a Shimano Sora 2x9 drivetrain and the LTD Sandstone one comes with AdventX 10-Speed group. This is a great option for year-round comfort and handling on lots of different surfaces. It's also easy to outfit with fenders, racks and bags for commuting or touring.
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