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Jamis Dakota 29'er
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Avg Rating: 1 gear review
MSRP: $1235.00
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Buy from: JensonUSA  
 
Description: (from jamisbikes.com)
Lightweight, triple-butted, Kinesis Superlight frame with semi-integrated head tube, extended seat tube with strut support, gussetted down tube, & straight-shot seatstays
Rock Shox Tora 318 Air with remote lockout features 100mm of air-sprung/Motion Control damped suspension, 32mm tapered wall cromo stanchions, and adjustable rebound
Shimano new Deore XT rear derailleur features a wide link design for greater rigidity & more
precise shifting (and is a hi-normal reutrn spring design)
Shimano new Deore LX Rapidfire shifters offer a "2-way" release, allowing the upper lever to be pulled with the forefinger or pushed with the thumb depending upon rider preference
Maxxis Ignitor's well-spaced tread pattern offers low rolling resistance on the straights, with ramped outside edge pentagon providing excellent traction in corners & in loose soil
Avid Juicy 3 dual piston hydraulic disc brakes offer greater stopping power than single piston systems
Easton EA30 cockpit parts feature Easton's proprietary aluminum taper wall technology, a cold working process that produces multiple tapers to eliminate stress points & dissipate impact energy evenly
WTB Speed V Sport saddle offers an etra wide platform to support riders of all shapes, with extra long rails to promote a better fit

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reviewed by guest on July 21, 2009
 
ProsFor me at 6'3" and 250lbs, the 20" frame is a perfect fit, especially after adding a mid riser bar. These specs are a bit outdated, as mine has Reba Race shocks. Lots of fun to ride, especially if your LBS works with you to properly set it up and fit you the first time.
ConsMine came with WTB Dual Duty 29” Disc rims, 32H, with Shimano M495 CenterLock disc hubs. The hubs are a bit on the lower price scale and should have been Deore SLX at least. The WTB MotoRaptor tires are slow and get punctured easily. The Dual Duty rims are very strong, but hard to mount tires on and get the bead set right the first time without resorting to using dish soap and high pressure.
VerdictThis is my first 29er and has been all fun and grins for me. First new bike I've had in 18 years and I feel like a kid again.

Except for the hubs, the bike has very nice components spec'd for the price. I've since outfitted mine with a hand built wheelset with 36 spoke Deore XT hubs on Salsa Semi Disc rims. I use the OEM wheels as dedicated street wheels with 700C slicks.
Recommended for: Clydesdales

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