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Description:
- Frame: 7005 aluminum
- Fork: Manitou Relic Comp
- Headset: WTB Race, internal cup type, 1 1/8"
- Tires: Maxxis Ignitor
- Shifters: Shimano Deore Rapidfire-SL, 27-speed
- Chain: KMC Z-9000
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano ES30, sealed cartridge
- Handlebar: Easton EA30 31.8 MonkeyBar
- Grips: WTB Weirwolf, dual DNA compound
- Saddle: WTB Laser V Comp with SL top and steel rails
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Submitted by
white mountain rider
a Weekend Warrior
from n. woodstock, nh
Date Reviewed: August 21, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | evelyn | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1149.00 | | Purchased At: | ski and bike warehou | | Strengths: | perfect geometry, great rear shock, solid! | | Weaknesses: | wheels have a little to much flex. bb bearing needs cleaning and lube on a regular basis(I ride all year long through rain and snow). front shock(fox vanilla r)is slowly wearing out, will need a rebuild this winter. | | Similar Products Used: | This is my fourth mtn bike and by far the most fun. I also ride bmx. | | Bike Setup: | stock, but i have changed to bigger tires but i don't really think that they did that much except to give you more confidence on dh's. | | Bottom Line: | This bike really does do it all! I can ride xc or drop the seat, change pedals and ride stunts and jumps with my 21 year old son and his buddies. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mjrose381
a Cross Country Rider
from Liberty Lake, WA
Date Reviewed: July 29, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Terrible Edith | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Liberty Lake Cycle S | | Strengths: | Great value. Includes a solid component package. Stout and sturdy on the downhill, and an agile climber despite the weight. Awesome black color scheme - stealth! | | Weaknesses: | A little on the heavy side due to the low end and/or standard components. With some swapping and upgrading of the main components I was able to drop 3 pounds off the bike without spending much. | | Similar Products Used: | Cannondale Jekyll, Specialized S-Works Hardtail, FSR | | Bike Setup: | Jamis Dakar XLT, Fox TALAS, CrossRide Disc, Race Face Deus.. | | Bottom Line: | After several trips to Liberty Lake Cycle Sports I was able to make a decision. I chose the Dakar XLT - No, it wasn't the most expensive (end of season sale) and did not have the latest and greatest components. However, its a solid package on a relatively low cost bike. The XLT rides like a bike that would cost three times as much. I have owned and demo'ed more expensive bikes, and the XLT easily compares to those.
If you are looking for a lightweight racer, this isn't the bike. If you are looking for a solid performing, all-mountain adventure machine - this is it! I prefer to upgrade parts as they wear out -
My only critique to date is the Hayes So1e disc system...Way heavy (made of iron!?) and now neeeds to be bled. I'm looking at the Avid BB7 to avoid the hydraulic maintenance.
Also, the crew at Jamis (I met them at the Sea Otter Classic) are a great group that stand behind their product and enjoy the feedback regardless of which of their bikes you ride.
4 chili rating only becasue of the initial excess weight and the disc brake problem after a few months of use. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
structure1628
a Weekend Warrior
from franklin, nc, USA
Date Reviewed: July 13, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Tsali | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | The Jamis XLT is my first Full Suspension MB. Very Sturdy well built and ready to take on anything you throw at it. | | Weaknesses: | Bike is somewhat heavy coming in around 30lbs. A lot of chain smack so a guard is a must! | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | 2006 Jamis XLT with Fox Float Rear and Front shocks. Hayes nine hydraulic brake system and Shimano XT Derailurs. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the price! Will be looking for something more light weight next time with just as many features and muscle. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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ELM
a Cross Country Rider
from Guilford, VT, USA
Date Reviewed: June 27, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | technical single track | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | jenson usa | | Strengths: | Cheap price. Tough as nails frame. | | Weaknesses: | Cheap bearings.
Rear bridge smacks and crushes my front derailleur cable ferrel. | | Similar Products Used: | Jamis Dakar sport | | Bike Setup: | Very nice. Trust me ;) | | Bottom Line: | My Jamis is a decent bike for the money. I built it up with quality components and ride it All Mountain, XC and sometimes on DH trails. The one problem I've had with both my Jamis bikes is the junky bearings and bushings. They fail sooo quickly. I had to fork out for Enduro ceramic bearings. The other problem with the 19 inch XLT is the rear bridge smacks and crushes my front derailleur cable ferrel. I have to keep my shock over pressurized to compensate and it still collides on moderate launches. I'm done with Jamis for a while. I just purchased an Ibis Mojo Carbon! | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
nuno machuqueiro
a Weekend Warrior
from setubal Portugal
Date Reviewed: September 13, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | arrabida e antenas of course | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | raposo | | Strengths: | perfect geometry for me!!! medium at up hill great great down hill very stable, look ´s like more than its 5". suspensions work very well, confort , very stable descending. very good conponent´s for the price. | | Weaknesses: | hayes sole - very very poor
at 15 kg. its a bit heavy | | Bike Setup: | blackjack white weels;juicy 7; specialized adrenalin rear tire; kenda nevegal 2.35 front. pro sealed bearings headset. | | Bottom Line: | if you love to make 20 to 40 km of trail riding wtih lots of donwhill here is the bike for you. cheap realieble and whit such a frame that seems to last forever.
"viva jamis xlt" | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Peru
Date Reviewed: June 4, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1100.00 | | Purchased At: | Local bike shop | | Strengths: | The high BB and long travel allows one to ride over everything!!! The wide tires offer good traction and can be ridden at lower air pressure w/o worries of pinching. Hayes Sole One brakes are very nice and consistant | | Weaknesses: | The stock derail. cables make for poor shifting and need to be changed out. Play develops where the rear shock is connected to the linkage thus creating a knock or "dead" spot when one is off the bike. No amount of tightening cures this issue. I have all ready blew out a bearing and the only way to remove the bearings is with heat...lots of it! | | Similar Products Used: | This is my first FS bike after years of riding every type of hardtail there is - carbon, ti, steel and alum. | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | Maybe its just me, but this FS bike seems to be high maint. After every ride there seems to be something loose or in need of adjustment. Unlike the hardtail where one can simply wipe down a bike after the ride, lube the chain and put the bike away | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Nick
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from Geneva, IL, USA
Date Reviewed: March 22, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | Mill Race Cyclery | | Strengths: | Strong welds, Great Color, Great Components such as Shimano XT derailers, Hayes brakes, Maxxis tires, WTB rims, great strenghth, its a bomb proof bike, rides well and climbs even better for having 130mm of travel | | Weaknesses: | The Fox Float R is an ok shock, but I want to upgrade to a coil shock especally cuse I am a 6'4" 250 pound rider, other than that no weaknesses so far | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for Odysessy BMX platform pedals | | Bottom Line: | It is a great bike for an intermediate rider looking for a bike with good components on a budget. The bike rides great and feels good both going downhill and climbing up hill. It handles great. For the bike weighing 30lbs it does not feel like it. It is a great bike and I would recommend it to almost anyone looking for an all-mountain rig. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from Rainier, OR
Date Reviewed: February 10, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Stella Ridge | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Strengths: | Stout construction, predictable faux bar link suspension, very well spec'd for the price | | Weaknesses: | typical faux bar link stiffening under braking | | Similar Products Used: | 2001 Rocket 88 Disc, 2003 Hollowpoint Team | | Bike Setup: | 2005 XLT with some upgrades | | Bottom Line: | This is for a 2005 Jamis XLT. I am very impressed with the way this bikes rides. It is very stout, no decernable flex (I'm 220lbs)from the frame and swingarm. Bike weights in at 31lbs..not light but not unreasonable for a an all mountain rig. Not sure of long term durability at this point, will review down the road for a full longterm report. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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