Jamis bikes

[bobzrag]

I've got the same bike as jasonmason (good to meet you Sunday) - had it for about 2 years, it's a pretty good bike with pretty good components. It's the '05, I read up on it, this mode is supposed to have fixed the chain stay issue (hasn't snapped yet!)

I would actually recommend buying a bit cheaper bike to start off with, maybe even look on ebay, craigslist, in the paper or on this site! It's a blast riding anything. Then when you get out you start talking to other guys, looking around and testing other bikes (like Sunday at the Adrenaline demo day) you'll start to see what's around and what you like.

When I bought my bike I didn't know a lot (hadn't found this site yet) but did look at the reviews on mtbr. Now I have a better idea of my riding style, and where I'm going with the way I ride, so I'm looking at different bikes trying to figure out what's next. That way if you don't bust the bank, upgrading or buying a completely new bike won't hurt as much.

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by ChumbaJason

Don't forget Chumba.


The Jamis is a great bike for the money. Ride it and have a great time. That is all that matters. If it was not a decent bike I would have never let My wife ride one.
It was her first bike.

Didn't forget them. I only listed companies that make adult sized bikes

[tekknics12]

Jamis will do the job..
they are good solid built bikes...
I have a Jamis Komodo..
good nicely built bike..
for the price it works well...then theirs the Dakar Full Suspension.but thats more $$...

I wouldn't recommend going to Walmart, target, costco, etc....
those are ride 2 times a year kind of bikes..

If you go riding 1 or 2 times a week...Jamis is good..
you can upgrade from their once you save some money and get better on the mountian..

[mtbmichael]

well, i know longer have a komodo since it got stolen last week.

[STRider]

Originally Posted by mtbmichael

well, i know longer have a komodo since it got stolen last week.

I thought it got rear-ended last week on the back of your 4-Runner and it survived

[surlygal]

Originally Posted by STRider

I thought it got rear-ended last week on the back of your 4-Runner and it survived

Lol his post was from Nov 07

[mtbmichael]

1st one got stolen. 2nd one got rear-ended and it survive.
there must be something wrong with these bikes, or me?

[strobelite]

just ride.

[Man blong Gaua]

Had the Jamis Dakar hardtail in college (bout '92) and still regret selling it to "upgrade" to a Cannondale 500 hardtail. That bike ripped like a bmx on steroids. Hot red with a super angled top tube, great for throwing around all day in the NY swamps with little to no mechanical issues. If you see one, let me know

[DownHillPhil]

I ride a Jamis Diablo 1.0. Upgraded forks to Zocchi 888 RC2x and pedals to Crank Bros 50/50.

Works fine for everything. I did crack the frame by the shock pivot, but they replaced it no problems.

[Stray_Bullit]

Originally Posted by DownHillPhil

I ride a Jamis Diablo 1.0. Upgraded forks to Zocchi 888 RC2x and pedals to Crank Bros 50/50.

Works fine for everything. I did crack the frame by the shock pivot, but they replaced it no problems.

Don't crack the frame again till AFTER we get back from Northstar! Then you can destroy it all you want. Or you will be riding your DJ bike on the DH trails! Well, that can't be THAT bad!

[tsinillas]

Originally Posted by northshore

NIIICCEEEE!!!! At least I'm not alone bombing down a hill with V-brakes.

I'm a V-Brake assassin as well. Until I can generate some funds for a new bike I'll continue to attack the trails with my 12yo Gary Fisher Joshua

[northshore]

Originally Posted by tsinillas

I'm a V-Brake assassin as well. Until I can generate some funds for a new bike I'll continue to attack the trails with my 12yo Gary Fisher Joshua

Wow.....I think I sold that Giant some time ago. Switched to Avids now