Mountain Bikes

Jamis Downhill / Dual Suspension

Dual suspension features

These bikes feature long wheelbases and massive amounts of soft suspension travel to soak up high speed descents on rough terrain.

Disc brakes with the larger 6 or 8" rotors offer necessary braking performance and wide 26" x 2.10 - 2.5" tyres grip when you need it most. More expensive models feature remote reservoirs for rear shock absorbers to adjust the sensitivity and improve pedalling efficiency.

Jamis have been in the full-suspension game as long as anybody and one of the things learned is that it takes more than a great suspension design--it takes superior execution. And nobody does that better than them. That’s why every Jamis dualie starts with some version of our proven multi-link design, with a near-vertical axle path, and why they work to reduce the leverage ratio in every one of our designs to give you the smoothest-possible action and improved shock longevity. It’s why almost every bike uses 10mm shock-mounting hardware, for that extra little bit of lateral stiffness and longer life. It’s why they agonize over fork selection, so the bike works as a whole--much more than the mere sum of its hyper-engineered parts.

Jamis in 2009

2009 marks Jamis’s 30th anniversary and with it brings overhauls to almost every one of there mountain bikes. Jamis brings it's MP3 suspension platform to a new crop of 5-inch trail bikes called Dakar XCT.
The XCT is the perfect blend of cross country efficiency and downhill stability. Developed over the course of 2 years it easily becomes one of the most talked about additions to the Jamis line-up. We also tweak the angles of our Dakar BAM to make it a true downhill race platform and deliver the full carbon Dakar XCR cross country race bike.

Jamis Dakar Bam 08

Jamis Dakar Bam 09

Do I need a dual-suspension bike to ride off road?

Dualies, as they're sometimes called, are lots of fun and they can make your off-road rides more comfortable and provide additional control making you a better mountain biker. But, they're not absolutely essential and plenty of people ride even the most demanding trails on bikes with only front suspension.

Jamis Dakar XAM2

Jamis Dakar XAM1

Dual suspension for trail riding

Still, there are enough benefits for most off-road cyclists that we recommend considering dual suspension if you enjoy trail riding often. We mentioned increased control and comfort. Having front and rear shocks also allows you to safely tackle technical terrain that you might have avoided before, so the feature can extend your riding. Maybe better, because these bikes reduce the beating you take, you're less tired during and after long rides and you're a lot less likely to suffer back and neck pain, a common problem for some off-roaders.

Jamis Dakar XCR Sport

Jamis Dakar XCT

Many cyclists also appreciate the high-tech nature of dual suspension. The rigs are intricate and neat to admire and show off. And the front and rear suspension systems are adjustable so you can study the manual and tweak things to dial the ride just the way you like it.

Obviously, we think dual suspension mountain bikes are pretty cool. If we've convinced you, come on in and we'll show you some of our favorites.

Jamis XCR Expert

Jamis Dakar XCR Team

What began as a modest regional distributor of imported European bicycles and parts in 1937 has grown into a national powerhouse with international distributors throughout the world. Jamis  is now one of the oldest, largest bicycle companies under original family ownership in America.

We carry a range of Jamis Dual suspensions at tThe Pushbike Factory so drop in and have a look at the latest bike technology.