Jamis DRAGONSLAYER 12-SPEED 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,599$
Weight | 14.97 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset SX Eagle, X1 -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Reynolds 520 steel, 44mm head tube, 31.6 I.D. seat tube, internal dropper post routing, ISCG05, sliding 12x148mm thru-axle dropouts
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox Recon RL 29/27.5+, Solo Air spring, external rebound, lockout adjust, 32mm stanchions, 15x110mm axle, tapered aluminum steerer, 120mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM SX Eagle, 1x12-speed
Cassette
SRAM PG1210, 12-speed, 11-50T
Crank
SRAM X1 Eagle, 32T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Rims
WTB ST i40 TCS tubeless 27.5" rims, Formula sealed bearing 15x110mm front & 12x148mm rear 6-bolt disc hubs, stainless spokes
Tires
WTB Ranger, 27.5 x 3.0”, TCS tubeless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT401 hydraulic disc, 180mm front & 160mm rear RT26 6-bolt rotors
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face Ride, 60mm
Handlebar
Race Face Ride, 31.8 x 740mm
Grips
Jamis Lock-On
Headset
FSA Orbit, Alloy cups
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt
Seatpost
Race Face Ride, 31.6 x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 19" | 21" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.58 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.42 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm |
| Front Center | 683 mm | 709 mm | 735 mm | 761 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 88 mm | 88 mm | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Stack | 619 mm | 624 mm | 633 mm | 651 mm |
| Reach | 392 mm | 416 mm | 438 mm | 458 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 583 mm | 608 mm | 633 mm | 658 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1111 mm | 1137 mm | 1163 mm | 1189 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Standover Height | 771 mm | 804 mm | 835 mm | 874 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
DRAGONSLAYER 12-SPEED completes the Jamis Dragonslayer model. Jamis launched 9 bikes of this model so far.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, even though the average price of a Trail bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 1599$. Comparing the average cost of a Trail bike to this one, you will see that DRAGONSLAYER 12-SPEED price is 72.73% smaller.
Average weight for Trail bikes
The average weight for Trail bikes is 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
much heavier than average, DRAGONSLAYER 12-SPEED has a weight of 14.97 kg (33 lbs). In other words, this model is 15.33% heavier than the average Trail bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
DRAGONSLAYER 12-SPEED components
Fork
The DRAGONSLAYER 12-SPEED comes factory-installed with the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork. This has a travel range of 120mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the DRAGONSLAYER 12-SPEED bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The DRAGONSLAYER 12-SPEED has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.