Jamis TRAIL X A2 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
729$
Weight | 14.51 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
-
Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork Suntour XCE
-
Groupset Tourney, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 8 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 aluminum main tubes, over-sized seat tube, zero-stack head tube, over-sized stays, replaceable derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCE 28 DS 27.5”, coil spring, external preload adjustor, 28mm stanchions, aluminum lowers, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney
Front Derailleur
Altus
Shift Levers
Shimano EF505, 2×8-speed
Cassette
Shimano HG31, 8-speed, 11-32T
Crank
Forged Alloy, 36/22T
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC Z8.3, 8-speed
Pedals
MTB platform, hi-impact resin
Wheels
Rims
Alex TD26 27.5” double wall rims, 32H, alloy disc hubs, 14G black electroplated spokes
Tires
CST Patrol, 27.5 x 2.25”
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc, Shimano RT26 160mm rotors
Cockpit
Stem
Jamis XC alloy threadless, 31.8 x 3 ? rise x 60mm
Handlebar
Jamis XC alloy riser, 31.8 x 20mm rise x 740mm
Grips
Kraton
Headset
Zero-stack internal cup, 8mm cone spacer
Seat
Saddle
Jamis ATB Sport
Seatpost
Jamis alloy micro-adjust, 31.6 x 350mm (15”) 400mm (17”-21”)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 13" | 15" | 17" | 19" | 21" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm |
| Front Center | 645 mm | 675 mm | 702 mm | 728 mm | 754 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 553 mm | 583 mm | 608 mm | 633 mm | 658 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 330 mm | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 100 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073 mm | 1103 mm | 1130 mm | 1156 mm | 1182 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Standover Height | 698 mm | 724 mm | 760 mm | 795 mm | 829 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
TRAIL X A2 is a Jamis Trail model. There are 19 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Jamis Trail bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
Jamis TRAIL XR 2023 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 499$. Jamis TRAIL X A1 2023 on the other hand costs 829$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 729$. Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry bike to this one, you will see that TRAIL X A2 price is 161.32% smaller.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
Crosscountry bikes weigh an average of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 14.51 kg (31.99 lbs), the TRAIL X A2 model is much heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 17.02% heavier than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the Suntour XCE fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. 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 aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the TRAIL X A2 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
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Jamis TRAIL X A2 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.