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Next time bunt the wife and keep the bike. Lovely build/s
1998 Jamis Dragon project
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Ha, thanks guys.
Aesthetically, I liked V1 the best too. But V2 rode better. The frame was designed around a 100mm fork.
Agreed the woman specific saddle will help with the next one, but the frame really was too short for her. I knew that, but wanted to keep it none the less. Maybe I should've kept it for one of our kids?
Aesthetically, I liked V1 the best too. But V2 rode better. The frame was designed around a 100mm fork.
Agreed the woman specific saddle will help with the next one, but the frame really was too short for her. I knew that, but wanted to keep it none the less. Maybe I should've kept it for one of our kids?
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Ahhh, those red Jamis Dragons, from the late 90's to the mid-2000's. Excellent hardtails. Great riding, good geometry, relatively cheap on Craigslist/Ebay. The frame material is nearly perfect for a 26" hardtail. Smooth yet Deadly quick. I had a 1996 GT Zaskar, and 2003 Specialized Rockhopper, in the garage. Sold both of them after getting my 2006 Dragon. It walked all over, the other two, Aluminum hardtails on the trail. It also rides better than the 2004 Stumpjumper hardtail, that my friend let me ride for a few weeks, as well. Killer bike and massive bang for the buck.
By the way, that frame was designed for an 80mm fork, all the way up until 2006. In 2007 they changed the geometry for a 100mm one. By far, Version 1 is my favorite. Looks like a fast one indeed. Although the latter 2 also have a "fun", all-around feel. However your post was quite frustrating. All of that work, and careful attention to detail, for what seems like little appreciation and understanding. You should have gotten her one of those late 2000's, full-suspension Trek's, that many women seem to like. Soft, relaxing geometry, and pretty reliable.
Ahhh, those red Jamis Dragons, from the late 90's to the mid-2000's. Excellent hardtails. Great riding, good geometry, relatively cheap on Craigslist/Ebay. The frame material is nearly perfect for a 26" hardtail. Smooth yet Deadly quick. I had a 1996 GT Zaskar, and 2003 Specialized Rockhopper, in the garage. Sold both of them after getting my 2006 Dragon. It walked all over, the other two, Aluminum hardtails on the trail. It also rides better than the 2004 Stumpjumper hardtail, that my friend let me ride for a few weeks, as well. Killer bike and massive bang for the buck.
By the way, that frame was designed for an 80mm fork, all the way up until 2006. In 2007 they changed the geometry for a 100mm one. By far, Version 1 is my favorite. Looks like a fast one indeed. Although the latter 2 also have a "fun", all-around feel. However your post was quite frustrating. All of that work, and careful attention to detail, for what seems like little appreciation and understanding. You should have gotten her one of those late 2000's, full-suspension Trek's, that many women seem to like. Soft, relaxing geometry, and pretty reliable.
Appreciate the synopsis, Maroon113. I think you're spot on, too.
All isn't lost on the project. The neighbor I sold it to really loves it. So all's well that ends well. Plus I broke even on it, so I had the cash to put forward into other projects (2 Santa Cruzs, 1 Hei Hei, and a Yo Eddy).
All isn't lost on the project. The neighbor I sold it to really loves it. So all's well that ends well. Plus I broke even on it, so I had the cash to put forward into other projects (2 Santa Cruzs, 1 Hei Hei, and a Yo Eddy).
