I am currently riding a tarmac comp w/ clip on aero bars. Was in my LBS to get a tube when he told me about a jamis comet he had sitting in the back that he really wanted to get rid of (selling it at cost: approx $950). I was planning on waiting til around christmas (at the earliest due to financial situation) to go ahead and purchase my first TT bike, probably a felt b12 or 14, but this is very tempting.
Sorry I can not help with that exact bike. I do have a Jamis Ventura Comp and have been very, very happy with the bike. I was even happier with the components it came with given my price point. Two years in, multiple long rides, some commuting, and even a few crit races- no complaints. Very happy with Jamis.
I also have no experience with the Comet, but I have a Jamis T1-T2 mix (T2 frame with Dura Ace, not a Red). Absolutely love the bike. Very fast and comfortable, and the folks at Jamis have been good to work with.
Do a search for Herbert’s Blackbird for some sick pics of a Jamis.
I worked at a shop which sold Jamis bikes as it main brand. They are great bikes and if you compare what you get for the price to a treck or specialized, you generally come out on top with a jamis. Their warranty seems easy enough to deal with. My mountain bike is a Jamis frame, I love the bike, hate the name “Jamis”. they have been around a long time and I think there are several pro triathletes who rock Jamis TT bikes. Hard to really go wrong with one if you can get past a bike that says “JAmis” on it. mine actualyl has a typo that says “amis”.
I ride a Jamis T2 and absolutely love it. Not sure how much is man vs. machine, but in a little sprint last weekend my avg. speed went up to 22.5 from 21.6 from this year to last. I think mainly because I feel the bike fits me better than my previous QR.
I’ve ridden a number of Jamis road bikes and still have one in my “fleet”. From my experience, I’ve never had a problem with them. Good value and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending a Jamis bike.