2003 JAMIS DAKOTA XC

YES, IT'S A $1400 HARDTAIL, A RARITY IN THE AGE OF THE DUALIE. BUT SIMPLICITY AND NIMBLE CLIMBING MANNERS MAKE THE DAKOTA WORTH THE DOUGH.

Why it's cool: The frame is made from Reynolds 631 steel - a time honored breed of tubing. The material is practically extinct in cycling, which makes us shed a nostalgic tear, as the ride is so creamy-smooth. >> The Dakota XC comes with smart inclusions like Mavic's tubeless CrossRoc rims and Hutchinson tires, which I rode at a squishy 20psi for unparalleled traction. Time Alium clipless pedals also worked great in the slick stuff, never once packing up with muck. >> Fit is a big Jamis focus: Crank length is proportional to frame size; the Rirchey stem can be flipped to position the bars higher or lower, and the Thomson seatpost lets you adjust your saddle angle. Hmmm...Tubeless tires can't pinch-flat, but they're more expensive than traditional rubber, require more frequent inflation, and - if you do end up with a puncture - are trickier to fix.

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