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Description:
- Frame: 7005 aluminum
- Fork: Manitou Slate Comp
- Headset: Aheadset, STS-2K, 1 1/8"
- Shifters: Shimano Alivio RapidFire-SL, 24-speed
- Chain: KMC HG-40
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano ES25, sealed cartridge
- Handlebar: Easton EA30 MonkeyBar
- Grips: WTB Trail, dual compound
- Saddle: WTB Speed V Sport SE with SL top and steel rails
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Submitted by
jbike
a Weekend Warrior
from Jacksonville, FL
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Ft. Clinch | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Great price for a beginner dual suspension | | Weaknesses: | rear rim already bent. seatpost is crap | | Bike Setup: | stock except upgraded brakes to BB7 and got lighter stem, bar & seatpost | | Bottom Line: | Very happy with the Jamis. My buddy has a 2005 and broke his chainstay, looked at mine where his broke & you can tell they'd already done a redesign... The Vanilla shock is squeaky - needed lube. The wheels could be stronger, bent one on a pretty hard log strike. Mine is lighter than the advertised 33.5lbs - my 19" is about 31 lbs.
Just really pleased with the bike overall, look forward to upgrading over time, but haven't had to do much. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Will
a Weekend Warrior
from TX
Date Reviewed: February 10, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | northshore, grapevine tx. | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Strengths: | First and foremost is affordability. I picked up this 07’ bike on winter sale. The component group is very strong for bikes in this price range as well – Shinamo shifters, breaks. The WTB speed disk tires seem to hold up well and do best when they have loose material to bite into – yet have the softness to enable good traction on those rocky accents/descents. As far as performance goes – this bike pleases a newcomer to this sport. The entry level suspension is suited well for all basic xc needs, the rear linkage does a good job at being responsive on drops, but stable when out of the saddle. | | Weaknesses: | The rear shock lacks adjustability. Front fork may be weak for larger build people. Both are upgradeable so no real loss for what you pay for. | | Similar Products Used: | first full suspension bike. | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | Overall this may not be a true race worthy bike, or DH bike for that matter – but it does extremely well in what it is meant to do – XC/trail. If you weigh 200+ you may want to look elsewhere at bulkier frames, but for any in the 150-170 range – this is plenty of bike to get you started mtbing all over the place. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mario Villanueva
a Cross Country Rider
from Greenville, SC USA
Date Reviewed: July 31, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$825.00 | | Purchased At: | Gusto cycles | | Strengths: | For the money this is the best entry level full suspension cross country bike on the market. I looked at many bikes, rode a GT, then saw this and rode it out of the shop. I have absolutely pounded on this thing and had no worries other than a faulty rear Maxxis tire that the shop swapped out for me. It has taken the best Pisgah, DuPont, Tsali and Issaqueena has to offer and is none the worse for wear. | | Weaknesses: | Little heavy, but to be expected at this price point | | Bike Setup: | stock, swapped out the 3rd chainring for a bash guard | | Bottom Line: | If you are soreassed from a hard tail and want to step up to a full cush ride for under $1000, this is the way to go. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Simon
a Weekend Warrior
from Wellington, NZ
Date Reviewed: April 4, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Makara Peak | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1140.00 | | Purchased At: | Mud Cycles | | Strengths: | Value for money, quality, suited to my purpose of XC and commuting | | Weaknesses: | Cable operated discs, I wanted the champagne/black colour scheme but LPB only had blue/black. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialised Hardrock | | Bike Setup: | Changed the brakes to Deore hydro discs | | Bottom Line: | For the money, there was nothing even close to this. When I bought it, the guy checked the prices and said "Way too cheap" and it's been perfect for me. Try and buy the same level of spec from a name brand elsewhere - this bike rocks!
The cable discs it came with (Shimano) were okay, but on long rides became tiring, so I swapped them for Deore hydro discs which are awesome - more power, less effort required and great feel). The swap took 15 minutes.
The fork is great - pliant, stiff although on the list of areas I can lose weight from. The drivechain is fine - you could spend more but I haven't found the need yet and probably never will. The rear shock is fine as well - adjustable only for preload, but suits me. My skill set would need to rise sustantially for it to be a weak point.
I prefer to buy at the lower end of the market and build the bike up where it needs it. Out of the box, this bike is superb. Rides and climbs very well, suspension will suit almost every rider. If you buy a XC bike and jump it repeatedly then slag it off, you're an idiot.
This bike will suit people getting into the sport who haven't got three times the dosh to spend on a bike, but want to enjoy themselves on XC, trail and commuting. You can upgrade parts to suit as you need to. Some people will complain it doesn't match a GT iDrive or a Reign or whatever - you could buy a 2nd hand bike or this brand new Jamis and get out there and have some fun. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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