Jamis DRAGONSLAYER S2 27.5+ 2019
2019 Mountain
Estimate price |
1,599$
Weight | 14.51 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 SLX -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
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 dropouts, Formula thru-axle
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
Shimano SLX Shadow Plus, 11-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX, 1x11-speed
Cassette
Shimano M7000, 11-speed, 11-46T
Crank
Shimano SLX, 32T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano External
Chain
KMC X11, 11-speed
Pedals
MTB alloy platform
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 MT400 hydraulic disc, 180mm front & 160mm rear RT26 6-bolt rotors
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face Ride, 60mm (15”), 70mm (17”/19"), 80mm (21")
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 | 1.6 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.49 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 308 mm | 308 mm | 308 mm | 308 mm |
| Front Center | 673 mm | 699 mm | 720 mm | 742 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 52 mm | 51 mm | 52 mm |
| Trail | 94 mm | 88 mm | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Stack | 619 mm | 624 mm | 633 mm | 651 mm |
| Reach | 388 mm | 406 mm | 424 mm | 438 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 578 mm | 598 mm | 618 mm | 638 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 | 1102 mm | 1128 mm | 1149 mm | 1171 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Standover Height | 771 mm | 804 mm | 838 mm | 874 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
DRAGONSLAYER S2 27.5+ completes the Jamis Dragonslayer model. 9 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Jamis Dragonslayer bikes models from 2019, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Jamis DRAGONSLAYER S2 11-SPEED 2019 has a starting price of 1399$. Jamis DRAGONSLAYER S1 27.5+ 2019 on the other hand is the most expensive at 2499$.
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.
Trail bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1599$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 72.73% lower.
Average weight for Trail bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Trail bike, we get 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
DRAGONSLAYER S2 27.5+ weighs 14.51 kg (31.99 lbs) and is considerably heavier than the average. In short, the average Trail bike weight is 11.79% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
DRAGONSLAYER S2 27.5+ components
Fork
The DRAGONSLAYER S2 27.5+ comes factory-installed with the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork. This has a travel range of 120mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
The fork on this bike 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 it comes to wheels, the DRAGONSLAYER S2 27.5+ bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Jamis DRAGONSLAYER S2 27.5+ is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.