Building the perfect bike is an impossible goal, but it's the only one that's worthwhile. In fact , we've been at it most of our lives. CEO and President Carine Joannou has been successfully leading and directing G. Joannou Cycle, our parent company, since taking over from her father in 1981.

What began as a modest regional distributor of imported European bicycles and parts in 1937 has grown into a national powerhouse with international distributors throughout the world. GJC is now one of the oldest, largest bicycle companies under original family ownership in America.

Greg Webber, Vice President of Product Development has been with Jamis since the first Earth Cruiser rolled out in 1979 and eagerly joined Carine's winning team when GJC acquired Jamis in 1990. Their commitment, passion and leadership inspires the rest of us bike addicts at Jamis to not settle for "good enough". The whole team aims for nothing short of perfection all day, every day.

Jamis Carbon Fiber Road Bike Reviews:

"I've wanted one of these since their introduction. I had high expectations and was pleased to find that the Eclipse provided just the ride I was looking for.
A smooooooth riding, elegant looking, head turning machine one of my friends described as "quite possibly the finest bicycle in Alberta".
The Steel/Carbon mix provides a delicious ride that feels just right, whether fighting for position in a crit, riding for dear life in a break-away or sitting in with the group.
Not the stiffest or the lightest but if you want a bike that makes you love riding, this is it."
  - From Road Bike Review

"While doing some research into the next road bike purchase for me I found an article in Bicycling Magazine that discribed a bike frame made of titanium and carbon tubing by IF. The price tag was not in my budget but I was convinced this sort of materials combination would be ideal. While shopping at my local bike shops and online I found a bike shop selling the last of the remaining Jamis Eclipse 2007 model at a greatly reduced price. The combination of Reynolds 853 and carbon fiber tubing in a traditional looking frame makes for a great ride and a really cool, head turning bike. The Eclipse is relatively light weight (approx 18lbs 59cm frame). The frame is stiff enough for sprints and standing on the peddles going up hills and yet very compfortable for long miles in the saddle. The Easton EC70 carbon fiber fork and steerer smooth out the road bumps nicely. Steel has always been known for ride quality but the combination of materials gives the bike some edge and snap. I really like the way the bike carves out corners at high speeds. I have yet to find a weakness in the ride itself. It came with Ultegra drivetrain and brakes except for the FSA Compact Carbon crannkset. This was just what I was looking for. With so many bike manufactures making fat tubed carbon bikes anymore with a little head wind I will be ahead of the pack."
  - From Road Bike Review