Submitted by
SR24084
a Cross Country Rider
from clwr,fl
Date Reviewed: September 2, 2008
Strengths: A lot of bike for the money. The paint was really nicely done this year. Over all the bike is a great starting place to upgrade from when stuff wears out.
Weaknesses: M485 brakes!!!!
I am a little weary of how much abuse the carbon seat stays will take......
Bottom Line:
Great bike for the money. Light and flys down the trails. And best of all its a bike worth upgrading.
Submitted by
Paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Jersey City, NJ, US
Date Reviewed: September 11, 2006
Strengths: Weight, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon fiber tail, great handling and cornering. The components are great for the price I paid.
Weaknesses: I didn't like the flat bar it came with but you would need it when racing so its not really a bad thing. The tires are not for loose dirt and sand at all (the bike slid out from under me while cornering a few times). The Shimano M505 pedals are a pain but that goes with any bike they come on.
Bottom Line:
I got this bike as a beginner to XC MTBing. Its such a huge upgrade from my first bike, the Diamondback. The components the Jamis comes with made everything seem easier. Weight- The Jamis was 5 lbs lighter and I could fel the difference in my overall ride. Fork- The Jamis came with lockout and climbing was noticably easier also. Brakes- Getting to the speed I wanted before a turn and controlling my speed on a downhill didn't require a death grip. Carbon fiber tail- I feel more comfortable on the saddle going over roots but I am not sure if its a mental thing.
I really wasn't happy with the pedals and that was the same with my Diamondback. I upgraded almost immediately. I tried the flatbar and you are a bit faster but I didn't feel confident because I am not used to riding with one so I put a rise bar on it.
Other then that I am really happy with this bike. I say get the 2006 Dakota Comp because the 2007 will be the same price but I don't feel as though the components list is up to par.
