Submitted by
montanacana
a Cross Country Rider
from Missoula,MT, USA Date Reviewed: April 6, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Bitterroot resort
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
So much bike for the money! Rides with the $3000 bikes for half the price!
Weaknesses:
Mix of great components and some "just ok" components. Room for upgrades.
Similar Products Used:
Gary fasher Marlin Disk Highly upgraded
Bike Setup:
100% stock right now
Bottom Line:
This bike is so much bike for the money! It climbs like its lighter than it is, the geometry is perfect for the climbs, but turn it downhill at 30mph and the thing is like a 2 wheeled porche! I reluctantly upgraded from my trusty but super nicely outfitted hradtail (which I still have and ride) and couldn't be happier. If you are a serious rider on a thin budget, this is the bike for you. If you are a yar bra gaer head who likes to show off his gear this is too good a value for you.
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Submitted by
2moremiles
a Cross Country Rider
from Baltimore, MD, USA Date Reviewed: October 16, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Rosaryville
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At:
Family Bike
Strengths:
Arguably the best spec/cost ratio
Comfortable position
Good climber for a heavy (29 Lbs) XC bike
Handles tight twisty single-track well
Good all arounder
Weaknesses:
Long throw shifts with Shimano Lx
Where do you add air to the SRAM Recon fork?
After 1,000 miles of middle aged man riding, the right chain stay fractured completely through just behind the weld
Similar Products Used:
I've been a road rider the last 15 years and an occasional MB renter. Mountain Biking has a larger grin factor!
Rented:
Trek Fuel 7 -
Haro - mid level XC
Both fine
Bike Setup:
Stock except for tire changes
Bottom Line:
Thumbs up till the chain stay broke. I suspect Jamis will honor the warranty. If they don't I'll post.
Family Bike-John and his team are great.
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Submitted by
Lane Wildfong
a Racer
from Buckley Mi USA Date Reviewed: September 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
North country
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1750.00
Purchased At:
Grand Traverse Cycle
Strengths:
Bike floats like butterfly Stings like bee.Brakes shocks it all fits soo nice killer down hiller
Weaknesses:
water bottle holder on lower part of frame. but if you ride it fast you dont have time to drink any how!!!
Similar Products Used:
spec fsr,Fisher HI fi,ferrazi alta pro
Bike Setup:
stocker
Bottom Line:
It was worth having my wife pi!!! off if you know what i mean this is my first fully and i love it it is fast and light smooth as silk great bike for cost.climbs like my hardtail. will review in spring..
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Submitted by
James
a Weekend Warrior
from Newcastle, NSW, Australia Date Reviewed: May 28, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Glenrock, Killingworth
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2050.00
Purchased At:
Cardiff Cycles
Strengths:
Decent spec for the price. Pedal efficiency is awesome, climbs as well as my hardtail.
Weaknesses:
Nothing has given me a problem yet.
Similar Products Used:
Giant Trance, NRS, Trek EX5
Bike Setup:
Stock standard, Manitou R7 Super fork, Fox Float R Shock, Juicy 3 brakes, XT Rear derailleur, LX shifters, full spec at jamisbikes.com
Bottom Line:
I love this bike. It is my 1st dually and I don't regret a thing about purchasing this bike. You can't beat it for the price. Giant Trance is probably as good spec overall, but they are very similar.
I can't fault it. Maybe I will re-review after 12 months, but so far so good.
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