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First Look: Jamis 150mm Dakar AMT Pro

12.09.2014
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Jamis has been making bikes since 1979, but is perhaps not a brand that synonymous with all-mountain bikes, especially over in Europe. However, Jamis is keen to change that and have revised their 2014 Dakar range, with a revised specification the new 2015 Dakar AMT is a hard hitting 150mm, 27.5 inch bike that looks ready to rock. We took a look at the top of the line Jamis Dakar AMT Pro.

The Dakar is based on the XCT trail bike, but bulked up for bigger hits at higher speeds.
The Dakar is based on the XCT trail bike, but bulked up for bigger hits at higher speeds.
The Dakar Pro features a 67.5 degree head angle, and is running a Rock Shox Pike RCT3 fork set at 150mm travel.
The Dakar Pro features a 67.5 degree head angle, and is running a Rock Shox Pike RCT3 fork set at 150mm travel.
The SRAM Guide brakes have found their way onto many top end bikes this year.
The SRAM Guide brakes have found their way onto many top end bikes this year.
The 150mm of rear travel is looked after by a Rock Shox Monarch Plus RC3 High Volume shock.
The 150mm of rear travel is looked after by a Rock Shox Monarch Plus RC3 High Volume shock.
The Dakar Pro uses American Classic Wide Lightning 27.5" tubeless wheels, 15mm front and 12 x 142mm rear hubs.
The Dakar Pro uses American Classic Wide Lightning 27.5″ tubeless wheels, 15mm front and 12 x 142mm rear hubs.
The Dakar comes fitted with Vittoria Goma, 27.5 x 2.25" tyres.
The Dakar comes fitted with Vittoria Goma, 27.5 x 2.25″ tyres.
The brake mount is unusual.
The brake mount is unusual.
The cockpit is by Ritchey, featuring a Trail WCS Low Riser, 740mm bar and Ritchey Trail WCS stem.
The cockpit is by Ritchey, featuring a Trail WCS Low Riser, 740mm bar and Ritchey Trail WCS stem.

The Dakar AMT Pro with Pike, X1 1×11 Drivetrain and SRAM Guide RSC brakes retails for $4799.00, the AMT Expert model comes with a Fox 34 and CTD, SRAM X9 2×10 drivetrain and Guide R brakes for a more affordable $3599.00, and for $2599.00 you can buy the Dakar AMT Comp, with an X-Fusion Sweep fork, O2 shock and Deore drivetrain.

For more information check out the Jamis website

Words: Trev Worsey, Photos: Daniel Dunn

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