The Dakar XC Comp with our tried-and-true mp2 suspension prove that entry-level doesn’t have to mean beginner grade. These offer a real multi-link chassis with asymmetric chainstays that offer all the benefits of near-vertical wheel travel, suspension that remains supple and active under power and braking, and a solidly planted rear footprint when the going gets steep and you’ve gotta throw the power down.

The asymmetric chainstays deliver unmatched lateral and torsional stiffness that lets you crush the pedals and float over the terrain as the rear tire maintains almost Velcro-like contact with terra firma for killer traction, while the rigidity of the tapered head tube and steerer up front lets you strong-arm through ruts and off-cambers with finesse and control.

• Frame: 7005 aluminum all tubes with gusseted down tube, asymmetrical chainstays, fully-active/multi-link design with 90mm rear travel, Rock Ario R air shock with rebound damping, replaceable derailleur hanger
• Fork: Rock Shox Tora TK coil, magnesium lowers, 32mm stanchions, TurnKey lockout, external rebound damping adjustor, 100mm travel
• Headset: FSA ZS-4D Zero-Stack internal cup, threadless, 25mm shim stack, 1 1/8”
• Wheels: Mavic XM 117 disc-specific rims, 32H, with Shimano Deore M595 Center Lock disc hubs, 14g black stainless steel spokes
• Tires: Geax Mezcal, 26 x 2.1”
• Derailleurs: SRAM X9 rear and X7 34.9mm top pull front
• Shiftlevers: SRAM X7 10-speed
• Chain: KMC DX10SC
• Cassette: SRAM PG-1050, 10-speed, 11-32
• Crankset: SRAM S1000, 44/33/22, 170mm (13/15”), 175mm (17-23”)
• BB Set: SRAM GXP integrated
• Pedals: Flats, steel outer cage
• Brakeset: Avid Elixir 3 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm Center Lock rotors
• Handlebar: Ritchey Mountain Riser OS, 31.8 x 20mm rise x 670mm
• Stem: Ritchey 4 bolt stem, 6º rise x 90mm (13/15”), 100mm (17”), 110mm (19”) & 120mm (21/23”)
• Grips: Velo kraton gel
• Seat Post: Ritchey OS, 2-bolt , 31.6 x 350mm, with alloy QR clamp
• Saddle: Jamis Trail with pressure relief channel, wide tail platform and scuff-resistant corners
• Sizes: 13”, 15”, 17”, 19”, 21”, 23”
• Color: Monterey Blue/Pearl White
• Weight: 30.75 lbs