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Jamis Exile Race 29er Hardtail

4.5/5 (2 Reviews)

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MSRP : $1575.00


Product Description

  • Fork: Rock Shox Recon Silver TK Solo Air 29
  • Headset: FSA Orbit 1.5 Zero-Stack internal cup
  • Tires: Geax AKA, 29 x 2.2”, folding
  • Chain: Shimano HG-74, 10-speed
  • Cassette: Shimano HG81, 10-speed, 11-36
  • BB Set: Shimano SLX integrated


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Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by JasonScottCarter a Weekend Warrior

Date Reviewed: September 29, 2012

Strengths:    Great components (Shimano SLX with Rock Shox Recon Silver Fork), strong triple butted frame that's also very light, good saddle out of the box.

Weaknesses:    The tires that come from it from the factory are only good for dry single track. If you ride them out in wet conditions, you don't have much traction at all. Tires are the only upgrade I am currently thinking about.

Bottom Line:   
This is my first 29er, and I love it so far. Great value for the price. A lot of bikes in this price range won't have highend drive components and a good fork out of the box. This bike has both. Going over roots and logs is not a problem for me anyway. Having 10 speeds also was nice for going quick on flat terrain. The frame is very light, and helps with climbing hills. Hayes break system stops on a dime, and the Rock Shox fork has a lock out, so you can ride it on paved roads as well. Great bike.

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Price Paid:    $1250.00

Purchased At:   Pulaski Bikes

Bike Setup:   All stock except the pedals. I use Shimano 520 mountain pedals.
Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by jm

Date Reviewed: May 8, 2012

Strengths:    Frame and geometry. SLX digs....great climber fairly light

Weaknesses:    could have used a REBA or Fox instead of the Recon AIr. also though the REcon has several attributes of the REba. Worked nice until I swapped for LEFTY.

Bottom Line:   
This things is now an absolute beast ever since the LEFTY was mounted. Very fast rolls over everything and the suspension upgrade to me is spot on. Now the bike is just a dazzler with the FRAM GEOMETRY and the LEFTY SHOCK
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