Jamis unveils a new line of medium-travel trailbikes in 2009. Jamis corporate suit Craig Hoyt says the XCT is designed for riders who want to go on long, epic rides and extended climbing but still need a bike capable of flying down technical descents. Contact: www.jamisbikes.com
DAKAR XCT3.0: Fox Float R shock. Adjustable-travel Fox 32 Talas R QR15 fork. Mavic XM317 rims. Shimano Deore XT Hubs. 2.35 Nevegal Stick E tires. Shimano Deore XT drivetrain, FSA V-Drive Mega Exo crankset. Hayes Stroker Trail disc brakes. Crank Brothers Acid clipless platform pedals. Weight claimed: 137 kg
2009 DAKAR-XAM SERIES
The XAM aluminum frame is available in two models. It has a one-piece bell crank and seat stays with outboard bearings. You also get 10mm shock hardware and cartridge bearing pivots. It has 15 cm of travel.
DAKAR XAM 2.0 Fox DHXAir 5.0 shock. 100-, 130 -, 180-millimeter Fox 36 Talas R2 20-millimeter thru-axle handle fork. Mavic XM317 rims, Syncross FR hubs, 2.5 Kenda Nevegal tires. Sram X.0 rear derailleur, TruVativ Hammerschmidt gearbox crankset. Avid Elixir front disc brakes, 185 millimeters and 160 millimeters rear. Crank Brothers Acid clipless platform pedals. Weight claimed: 153 kg
Jamis also offers a strong line 100-millimeter cross country trailbikes. Jamis is one of the few mountain bike manufacturers that can pack as much performance in a sticker price. Jamis’s record season is however unbroken. Jamis are worth looking at. Jamis are the best high-performance mountain bikes.
2009 DAKAR XCR SERIES
The top two XCR models have a carbon frame with carbon linkage and cartridge bearing pivots. They also feature 100 millimeters travel. The XCR Expert has the same features, but it’s all made out of aluminum.
DAKAR XCR TEAMS: Fox Float RP23 shock. 100-millimeter travel RockShox SID World Cup, with PopLoc lockout. Mavic CrossMax SLR Disc wheelset and 2.1 Kenda Karma UST tires. Shimano XTR drivetrain with FSA K-Force Lite double-chainring (44 x 29,) crank with ceramic bearings. Shimano XTR 160mm front disc brakes. Shimano XTR 140mm rear disc brakes. Weight claimed: 108 kg
Jamis Dakar XCs aluminum frame provides 9 cm travel and an X-Fusion Glyde R shock coil. 100-millimeter travel RockShox Tora XC coil handler. Alex DP17 rims and Shimano M65 hubs. 2.1 Geax Saguaro tire. Shimao mechanical disk brakes. Weight claimed at 157 kg
Visit www.jamisbikes.com to see more information about the Jamis range