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2016 Jamis Models in Stock
It's a pretty exciting time of the year for us at Eddie's Bikes right now. New 2016 Jamis models are rolling in, and we've got more than a few hot bikes on the sales floor right now, ready for test rides! This is a big year for Jamis; they've released a lot of super cool and exciting bikes this year. First up is their eagerly anticipated 26" fat bike, the Roughneck, and at only $1699, it's bound to attract some attention. Then, there's the 'sort of fat bike,' the 650B plus-sized Dragonslayer, adventure mountain bike steel hardtail which is bound to be a quiver-killer. The Dragonslayer is easily one the most sought after bikes of the entire 2016 Jamis line-up. It's 650 plus tires are faster than a fat bike, but still have enough volume to roll smoothly over nearly any terrain. Then, there's the Defcon series, Jamis's interpretation of a do-anything and do-everything enduro rig, that climbs nearly as well as it descends. We just got Defcon 3's in stock, and they look way better in person than we thought they did in the catalog! On the road side of things, the new steel adventure road bikes are available now; the Renegade Expat and the Exploit. The two full carbon models ( Elite and Expert ) have done really well for Jamis last year, and the reviews have been stellar, so Jamis expanded the category to include the two steel models, and one more aluminum entry-level model, the Exile ( which replaced the very popular Nova Sport. ) Exiles are not in stock yet, but will be very soon. But, the Expat is in stock and is ready for test riding, and for just $1199, it is a whole lot of bike! For more info on any of these great bikes, please visit www.jamisbikes.com Renegade Expat - adventure road bike - Reynolds 520 double butted chromoly steel w/ Size Specific Tubing Diameters | Roughneck - 26" Fat Bike - perfect for snow, sand, or riding wherever you want - no need for trails anymore. ![]() Dragonslayer - 650 Plus - perfect for mountain biking or adventure mountain biking, load it up and have an adventure. ![]() Dragonslayer ( adventure mode ) - this image gives you an idea of what the bike might look like if you set it up for a bikepacking trip. ![]() Defcon 3 - 160mm Enduro - the Defcon is a no holds barred approach to aggressive trail riding. Park-riding, enduro, trail, all-mountain- the Defcon has you covered. If you like to do it all, FAST, then this is your bike. ![]() |
What is 650B MTB?
26" MTB is All but Dead
The 29er Reigns Supreme but...
Flickable is a t
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A 26er has more
flickability
because all 29ers handle like dump trucks!" -Urban Dictionary

650B is Just Right
Jamis Bikes has a Big Headstart

Thousands of trails, hundreds of resources for your next epic ride! IMBA Destinations!
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Jamis Renegade Adventure Road Bikes Are In Stock NOW!
The Renegade has come to Eddie's Bicycles! Its very easily one of the most highly anticipated Jamis bikes of all time. And the Jamis Renegade certainly does not disappoint. Jamis definitely did their homework when they designed this bike! "...this bike is ready for back roads, beat up streets, dirt paths...you name it." There weren't too many choices up until this point for cyclists who wanted a lightweight drop bar road bike that can truly go anywhere and do most anything. Say "hello" to the Renegade. A true to form, lightweight adventure road bike suited for mixed terrain routes and bike packing and touring and commuting and touring and... the list goes on and on. This is not a cyclocross bike. The Renegades strength lies in its 'long and low' endurance inspired geometry. Adventure bikes are equipped with disc brakes, for dependable all weather braking performance. They also have the ability to run a full bodied 40c tire for true off-road adventure capability. But, if you want to do the local road race on the weekend, then swap those 40c tires for something in a 25c tire. If you want to commute to work once in a while, then try a 35c tire with full wrap fenders. There are plenty of options with just one bike. Hidden rack mounts and removable fender mounts make all of this possible without detracting from the simple beauty of the unadulterated bike. Just recently, Jamis completely updated their website, and they did a fantastic job. Check out the adventure category webpage... just follow the link. Adventure Bikes So far, the new carbon adventure bike from Jamis is being highly praised by a number of different publications. If you're interested in reading some reviews, you'll find them below. | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
BionX bikes Introduction and Overview

The BionX Jamis Coda Sport Electric BicycleDon't pass up the chance to test ride a BionX electric bicycle! Stop and visit us anytime!
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The BionX Jamis Coda Sport Electric Bicycle
The Jamis Coda Sport has been our best-selling bicycle for 4 years running. The Jamis Coda is the perfect choice for just about everyone, whether its their only bike, or their second, or possibly third bike. It is a 700c flat bar hybrid with a steel frame, a rigid fork, and a multi-speed drivetrain. Coda's are great for road riding, gravel riding, fitness riding, light touring, commuting, and path or rails-to-trails riding. The only thing the Coda cannot do is go mountain biking. The Coda's versatility made it an excellent choice for a fast, long range, efficient electric bike. The BionX installed easily on the Coda Sport's roomy steel frame. There was no need to mount the battery to a rear rack, like we did on the Hudson. The down tube mounted battery fits easily inside the main triangle of the Coda. The control console looks nice and svelte centered on the narrow flat handlebar with a Problem Solvers accessory mount. The connecting cables were barely noticeable once everything was all hooked up. The Coda seemed like it was meant for a BionX. We couldn't wait to test ride it! The abilities of the Coda during the initial test ride were immediately apparent. It definitely accelerated faster than the Hudson; it was ridiculously quick and easy to reach top speed at 20 mph. The motor was obviously working less with the skinnier 700c high pressure tires. The Coda's riding position is also more aero than the Hudson cruiser, so that also meant less work for the motor, which conserves battery life. Now, the BionX system stops "assisting" the rider after the bicycle reaches 20 mph. On the BionX Hudson, it was difficult to maintain speeds above 20 mph once the BionX assist cuts off. But on the Coda, it was much easier to maintain speeds above twenty mph after the assist cut off. I liked the fact that I could make the Coda go faster if I wanted to really work for it. After longer test rides, it was obvious that the battery was using less charge than the Hudson. I have been commuting back and forth to work on the BionX Coda demo bike for a few weeks now, and I must say, it has been a supremely pleasant experience. I have a big hill to climb on the way to work, and on the way home, and sprinting uphill at 20 mph is certainly more fun than slugging along at 8 or 10 mph. I love cycling, but sometimes, after a long day at work, I just want to zip on home and relax, and not mash up some hill with my last remaining bit of energy. On especially cold days, its painful to breathe really hard, the BionX has been a lifesaver, giving you that much needed boost. Its also nice when I sleep in, and must make it to work quickly, the BionX is never groggy. Another cool thing about the BionX is using the regenerative braking to slow myself down going downhill, especially in the snow and ice. Braking can cause the wheel to slide, using the regenerative braking allows the ride to slow down the bike without the risk of the wheel sliding. This is ideal for winter riding. Basically, I put the BionX in Generation Mode, and the bike coasts downhill at a very controllable pace. You can control your speed going downhill without using the hand brakes at all. This is good for prolonging the life of your brake pads, and keeping maintenance costs low. Not only that, but you're recharging your battery at the same time. The BionX system is a very intelligent way to travel by bike. Speaking of traveling by bike, one of the nice things I noticed while riding in traffic is that its easier to keep up with the speed of automobile traffic downtown. I felt that motorists were giving me more passing room out of respect for the obvious speed I was traveling at. I did not feel like I was "...in the way." Instead, I was keeping up, and sometimes keeping ahead of traffic. This made me feel confident being on the road alongside automobiles. You almost feel like you're in a car on a BionX, except you still have all the advantages of being on a bicycle. Ride on sidewalks, ride around campus, use the bicycle rack, do all the things an unassisted bike can do, but also keep up with cars most of the time, too. I took a ride not too long ago right after Christmas, just for fun. It was a brisk, windy day and I ended up doing about 15 miles. I was just looking to get out of the house, get some fresh air, get a little exercise, and have some fun. My ride on the BionX Coda was the perfect choice. I had a beautiful time just zipping along the bike path enjoying the scenery. I went up and over any and all hills with ease, allowing me to just focus on enjoying myself and the beautiful scenery around me. Even though I was riding fast, I was not overexerting myself, even pedaling into a headwind, going uphill. This is great for winter riding, since the last thing you want to do is start sweating under multiple layers of warm clothing. I am a strong rider, and I certainly don't need a BionX to get around, or go uphill, but I was really surprised by how much I was enjoying the ride on the BionX Coda. Its not being lazy. That was my misconception. You still have to work. Its just that with a BionX, your work now has a higher output. Its like boosting your return on investment. You pedal your normal amount, except you get a lot more out of what you're putting in. For me, it was nice that day to cover a lot of ground on a cold day, get out of the house, get a little exercise, but not be killing myself to do it. I love the BionX system, and I am saving up for one myself. Hopefully, around tax return time, I'll have my own. I am looking forward to long rides on the fire roads in Rothrock State Forest. I think a nice leisurely ride to Whipple's Dam would be a lot of fun. | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The BionX Hudson Sport Electric Bicycle
BionX e-bike technology is the most intuitive and easy-to-use in the world. Adding only a few Kg’s to your bicycle, the BionX system works seamlessly with you as you pedal. The control processor continuously analyzes your torque input and feeds that information to the motor, which applies electric assist in proportion to how hard you are pedaling. The harder you pedal, the more torque the system senses, and the more electric assist you get. The power is seamlessly applied and never distracting, so you can just enjoy the ride.
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Jamis Renegade Adventure Bike "Where we're going...we don't need roads!"
For starters, the Renegade can fit up to 40c tires, 35c tires with fenders, which greatly expands the versatility of the bike. A 40c tire can pretty much take you anywhere you want to go, and they smooth out just about any trails or roads. Secondly, there are disc brakes. For all-weather, all-terrain riding, disc brakes are unparalleled in their ability to provide stopping power and superb braking modulation. Also notable on the new Renegade are the ride tuned seat stays, making longer all day rides over gravel roads a lot more comfortable. The ovalized seat stays are laterally stiff, but vertically compliant. There is also a 15mm thru-axle on the front wheel, with a new fork, with an Enhanced Compliance Offset (ECO), which makes the fork a lot more vertically compliant. The 15mm front axle helps the fork feel stable in any terrain. Both versions of the Renegade will have tubeless ready rims. There will be more on this great new bike as the details become available to us... check back again soon! In the meantime, read a more in depth review from Bike Rumor... this review goes into more detail on the unique frame features.
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