Jamis HIGHPOINT A1 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
999$
Weight | 13.95 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork SunTour XCR 32 Air
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Groupset Deore, Suntour SR -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061triple-butted aluminum main tubes, 1.5 - 1 1/8” tapered head tube, over-sized stays, replaceable derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCR 32 LOR 29", air spring compression, external rebound, hydraulic speed lockout adjust, 32mm stanchions, magnesium lowers, 15x110mm axle, 120mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore Shadow Plus rear, 10-speed/td>
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore, 10-speed
Cassette
Shimano HG500, 10-speed, 11-42T
Crank
SR Suntour Zeron, 32T
Bottom Bracket
SR Suntour External
Chain
KMC X10, 10-speed
Pedals
MTB platform, hi-impact resin
Wheels
Rims
WTB STX i23 TCS tubeless 29" rims, 32H, alloy 6-bolt disc hubs, 14G nickel-plated spokes
Tires
WTB Trailboss, 29 x 2.25”
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M275 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors
Cockpit
Stem
Jamis XC alloy threadless, 31.8 x 60mm
Handlebar
Jamis XC alloy riser, 31.8 x 20mm rise x 740mm
Grips
Kraton
Headset
Zero-stack internal cup, 15mm cone spacer
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Vivo
Seatpost
Jamis alloy micro-adjust, 31.6 x 400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 19" | 21" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.58 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.41 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 314 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm |
| Front Center | 693 mm | 719 mm | 745 mm | 770 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 96 mm | 96 mm | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Stack | 633 mm | 642 mm | 651 mm | 661 mm |
| Reach | 401 mm | 423 mm | 445 mm | 468 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 583 mm | 608 mm | 633 mm | 658 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1124 mm | 1150 mm | 1176 mm | 1202 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 761 mm | 797 mm | 834 mm | 866 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
HIGHPOINT A1 is a Jamis Highpoint model. Jamis launched 10 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Jamis Highpoint bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
Jamis HIGHPOINT A2 2020 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 799$. Jamis HIGHPOINT A1 2020 on the other hand costs 999$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Trail bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 999$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 176.48% smaller.
Average weight for Trail bikes
Trail bikes have an average weight of 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.
a bit heavier than average, HIGHPOINT A1 has a weight of 13.95 kg (30.75 lbs). To sum up, it’s 7.47% heavier than the average weight of Trail bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
The HIGHPOINT A1 comes factory-installed with the SunTour XCR 32 Air fork. This has a travel range of 120mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
The fork is made out of magnesium, but they are not so popular as steel or carbon forks.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Jamis HIGHPOINT A1 2020, has a 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Jamis HIGHPOINT A1 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.