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Vanilla Mint
Ano Palladium
Jamis Helix A2
The Helix A2 is in the recreational-level of the Jamis line-up. This is a great bike for someone wanting to ride trails, but doesn't have the budget for a hi-end bike. The Helix still has some of the same riding characteristics as the higher-end Jamis bikes, but at an entry level price.
MSRP: $499
BIKE SPECS
FRAMESET
FRAME: 6061 aluminum main tubes, over-sized seat tube, zero-stack head tube, over-sized stays, replaceable derailleur hanger
FORK: SR Suntour XCE 28 DS 27.5”, coil spring, external preload adjustor, 28mm stanchions, aluminum lowers, 100mm travel
HEADSET: Zero-stack internal cup threadless, 15mm cone spacer
COLOR: Ano Palladium or Vanilla Mint
DRIVETRAIN
DERAILLEURS: Shimano TY300 rear and TY500 front
SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano EF41, 3x7-speed
CHAIN: KMC Z51, 7-speed
CRANKSET: Forged alloy, 42/34/24T
BOTTOM BRACKET: Sealed cartridge
PEDALS: MTB platform, hi-impact resin
COMPONENTS
HANDLEBAR: Jamis XC alloy riser, 31.8 x 20mm rise x 720mm
STEM: Jamis XC alloy threadless, 31.8 x 10˚ rise x 70mm (15/17”), 90mm (19”/21”)
SEAT POST: Jamis alloy micro-adjust, 31.6 x 350mm (15”) 400mm (17”-21”)
SADDLE: Jamis ATB Sport, SL cover, protective front and rear guards
BRAKESET: Tektro M280 mechanical disc, 160mm rotors and Shimano levers
WHEELS/TIRES
WHEELS: Alex TD26 27.5” rims, 32H, alloy 6-bolt disc hubs, 14G nickel-plated spokes
TIRES: CST Patrol, 27.5 x 2.25”
