Jamis NEMESIS RACE 2017
2017 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,999$
Weight | 11.11 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset NX -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Mid Modulus Dyad Plus carbon fiber, 1.5 - 1 1/8” tapered head tube, PressFit30 BB shell, High Direct Mount (HDM) front derailleur with internal cable routing, post mount disc brakes & 12x142 drop-outs, stainless steel chain stay protector, replaceable derailleur hanger, Formula axle
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox Recon Silver RL 27.5", Solo Air spring compression, lever actuated lockout, 15mm axle, tapered alloy steerer, external rebound adjust, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX, 11-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM NX, 1x11-speed
Cassette
SRAM 1130, 11-speed, 11-42T
Crank
SRAM NX, 32T, 170mm (15"), 175mm (17-21")
Bottom Bracket
Enduro® PressFit 30
Chain
KMC X11-1 EPT (Anti-Rust), 11-speed
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Rims
WTB ST i23 TCS 27.5" tubeless rims, Formula sealed bearing 6-bolt hubs, stainless spokes & brass nipples
Tires
Vittoria Peyote, 27.5 x 2.1”, folding
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore M506 hydraulic disc, 160mm RT56 6-bolt rotors
Cockpit
Stem
Ritchey Trail, 80mm (15"), 90mm (17"), 100mm (19"), 110mm (21")
Handlebar
Ritchey Trail, 710mm x 20mm rise
Grips
Jamis Lock-On
Headset
FSA Orbit 1.5 Zero-Stack internal bearing, 8mm cone spacer
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Sport
Seatpost
Ritchey Trail Comp, 31.6 x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 19" | 21" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.57 mm | 1.51 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.46 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 313 mm | 313 mm | 313 mm | 313 mm |
| Front Center | 614 mm | 638 mm | 659 mm | 680 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Stack | 580 mm | 589 mm | 608 mm | 617 mm |
| Reach | 369 mm | 391 mm | 405 mm | 422 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 558 mm | 583 mm | 603 mm | 623 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1043 mm | 1068 mm | 1089 mm | 1110 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Standover Height | 748 mm | 783 mm | 795 mm | 813 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
NEMESIS RACE is a Jamis Nemesis model. Jamis released 4 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Jamis Nemesis bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Jamis NEMESIS RACE 2017 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1999$. Jamis NEMESIS TEAM 2017 on the other hand costs 5999$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
This bike was released in 2017 and its price was 1999$. Comparing this to the average Crosscountry bike price, we see that the price is 4.93% more expensive.
Average weight for Crosscountry bikes
Crosscountry bikes have an average weight of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
NEMESIS RACE weighs 11.11 kg (24.49 lbs) and is considerably lighter than the average. In other words, this model is 11.61% lighter than the average Crosscountry bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork
Jamis NEMESIS RACE 2017 bike is equipped with the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the NEMESIS RACE model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Jamis NEMESIS RACE has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.