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Jamis Kromo DJ/MtnX
Product DescriptionHitThe dirt jumps withThe Kromo underneath you and fly like Jordie Lunn. AsThe nice implies, it built with 4130 chromolyTubing and readyTo handle what you can dish out. Kromo features a singlespeed-ready horizontal dropout design, but you can also use a geared rear wheel and derailleur hanger if you wantTo run multispeed. includes a 1 1/8" press-fit headset Designed around a 100mmTravel suspension fork, likeThe Marzocchi Dirt Jumper
User Reviews
Submitted by
joe
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: April 28, 2012 Strengths: this is the most solid bike i hae ever road just everything feels so tight great bike for dirt jumps street or park Weaknesses: n/a Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Price Paid:
$300.00 Similar Products Used: eastern night train
Submitted by
ppplong
a Weekend Warrior
from Lookout mtn, TN Date Reviewed: January 10, 2011 Strengths: Where do I start? It's made of steel and for a steal! I was suspicious of the geometry at first, as it has a very high bb. But when I got on the bike and started to jump it I was very impressed. It's a tight frame, I purchased the medium and I'm 5'9, so I probably could have gone with the large, but I like my bikes small. Like I said the high bb had me worried till I got it on the trails/jumps. This bike rips. If you set it up right you may have one of the best ss djumpers out there. It bunnyhops, manuals, whips, and pops off of jumps with ease. I find it very stable in the air, and to top it all off, it looks fantastic! Also I haven't mentioned that it's light! Small tubes add to it's beautiful aesthetic. Honestly, I've found myself in the garage just starring at it. With the benefit of the high bb, you can hit the dh trails on this and not worry about constantly knocking your feet off the pedals. And I intend to, as long as they're pretty smooth trails. The frame is so stiff it seems pretty unforgiving. I don't see this as a bad thing. Now I'm writing mostly about the frame, as I swapped out the wheels and fork, although they look pretty tough and reliable. I like the pivotal seat-post and seat, very comfy and light. The bars seem a little wide, but it's the style these days and gives you more stability. It's geometry lends it to the high-rise bars and short stem. I believe this frame has been well-thought out. It's the first bike where I feel like I'm simply jumping a large BMX with suspension. Which is a very good feeling my friend. Very good. Caution: you may be over-jumping stuff you used to barely land. The price is so low on this guy that if you don't like the feel of the frame, you've still gotten a steal on components. The brakes are taking a while to break in, but they seem pretty effective. Weaknesses: I've heard that Jamis doesn't make quality frames and they tend to crack. But as this is steel, you really can't go wrong. I'll be sure to post if it does. But I seriously doubt it. And the great thing about steel is it's easy to reweld if you have any problems. The only other weakness, is it's probably not a great climber. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: My Jumps Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $450.00 Purchased At: Jensonusa.com Similar Products Used: DMR Sidekick, Specialized P1, Mountain Cycle Rumble, Santa-Cruz Heckler. And this is my favorite so far!!! Bike Setup: Fork Rockshox Pike. I highly recommend an adjustable travel fork if you want to use this as an all-round bike.
Submitted by
Pappa Wheelie
a Cross Country Rider
from Medina, Ohio Date Reviewed: December 1, 2010 Strengths: Easy to ride and good ergonomics right out of the box. Weaknesses: none for me. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Ray's Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $850.00 Purchased At: Edge Similar Products Used: Trek Ticket - Gary Fisher Mullet Bike Setup: stock
Submitted by
dirtjumpdeprived
a Cross Country Rider
from Michigan Date Reviewed: September 1, 2010 Strengths: I love just the general feeling of this bike. It's so easy to flick around in the air. The wheelset is strong. I love the tires on this thing. Weaknesses: The handlebars are WIDE! Still, if you lean back, you can still get them around for x ups and barspins, if thats your thing. Of course, im riding a long frame. A small, (or medium or whatever)would make them seem really wide. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $600.00 Purchased At: JensonUSA Similar Products Used: specialized p3 Bike Setup: Stock, for now. planning on replacing the forks sometime down the line. 
Submitted by
home brew
a Weekend Warrior
from Dallas, TX, USA Date Reviewed: March 24, 2010 Strengths: Good stiff feel. Not a fan of flexy bikes. Bike is well balanced. Weaknesses: Handle bars way too wide but that's an easy fix. Brakes wouldn't stop much but that can be tweaked. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only Bike Setup: stock
Submitted by
chuckit104
a Cross Country Rider
from Pittsburgh (City of Steel!!...chromoly steel) Date Reviewed: June 24, 2008 Strengths: The nicest stock DJ on the market today. The chromoly steel frame is light but indestructible. The horizontal dropouts....HUGE and unbreakable. I just started doing DJ...like when I got this bike a couple months ago. But my forst day I cleared a two foot gap. I had no skill it was all the Kromo...it launches over anything. Beautiful geometry! Weaknesses: the hubs....the front one fine for now but it is clearly gonna give me trouble by next season... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: IronGrate + Slag Heaps Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $750.00 Purchased At: Biketek Similar Products Used: none. I ride a Kona Kikapu that I converted to free ride even though its only 4" in the back Bike Setup: stock
Submitted by
Ryan
from State College,PA Date Reviewed: March 25, 2008 Strengths: Definatly has a great weight for a DJ. Weaknesses: Stock pedals. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Eddie's Bicycles and Sport's Equipment Similar Products Used: Kona Cowan
Submitted by
p g
a Cross Country Rider
from chattavegas,tn,us Date Reviewed: November 23, 2007 Strengths: Excellent build quality and beefy parts spec. Geometry feels right for launching & manuals. Looks the part of a no-frills dirtjumper. Weaknesses: WTB hubs -- I've had only bad luck with 'em. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Thunder Rock Express Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only Purchased At: Suck Creek Cycle Similar Products Used: Kona Cowan Bike Setup: stock
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