Jamis’s Hot and Super lite Dakota 29′ Pro
We’re big believers in 29ers, and their roll-over-everything, trail-taming momentum. Last year’s Dakota D29 bikes were incredible machines, a smart application of cutting-edge carbon technology with big hoops. And we upped the ante for 2011.
We literally broke the molds for our big-wheel bikes, retooling for pumped-up, 1-1/8″ – 1.5″ tapered head tubes. The bigger-diameter steerer adds a lot of rigidity to the control center, and that pays dividends with 29-inch rolling stock, letting you muscle out of ruts and really improving all-around control authority. It takes some weight off as well.
We went with 2×10 drivetrains and oversize 185 mm front brake rotors, so you’ll have big-range gearing and big-fisted stopping power that’s a perfect matchup for those giant treads.
