Date: July 1999
Price: $1399
Purpose: Dual-suspension, trailbike
Home Phone: (201) 768-9050
A Value
C Weight?27.5 pounds
A Frame design
B Fork performance?3" Manitou SX
B Rear suspension?Fox Air Float, Swing-link
Mac-strut, 3" travel
A Component selection
B Climbing efficiency
B Cornering ability
B Descending prowess
Teacher?s notes: You won?t win any hill climbs on this sturdy trailbike, but its handling deserves a place on the best-of-breed podium. Jamis built a little more durability into the Expert to supply the ride-every-day mountain biker with a big share of lasting fun. Powerful Avid Arch Rival brakes, a great fork and shock and a decent drivetrain mean you won?t need to upgrade?just ride it.
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