Jamis Dakar XCT 650 Comp

The &wheel size that Jamis played a big role in pioneering is clearly here to stay now that most fork, rim and tire makers are offering a plethora of component choices. Not to mention the host of other brands purportedly jumping into the fray for 2013 and 2014. Advantage Jamis. We&been at it for more than four years already, so instead of catching up we can use our four-year, first-hand, real-world experience to perfect what was already a really nice ride. Meet Dakar XCT 650 Pro and Comp. Top and down tubes have been beefed up to increase both lateral and torsional stiffness at the head tube junction for more precise steering control. With the rear triangle featuring a new 3-piece welded main pivot yoke and 25% larger chainstays, so the rear wheel tracks perfectly with the front, all the time, every time. The magic combination of big-wheel momentum and roll-over-everything capability, coupled with the flickability and quick acceleration of traditional 26" rolling stock, all bundled with our mp4 XCT suspension platform delivers a riding experience unlike any other. Kinesium alloy main triangle, asymmetrical chainstays with 12x142mm thru-axle dropouts, 130mm travel mp4 linkage design, 1.5 - 1 1/8" tapered head tube, cartridge bearing pivots, Rock Shox Monarch R high volume shock, 10mm hardware, replaceable derailleur hanger, Maxle rear axle Fork Rock Shox Revelation RL 650B w/15mm QR front axle, 32mm stanchions, tapered alloy steerer, air spring, rebound & lockout adjust...