Hey folks, a bad back has forced me to part with my hardtail and look to a full boinger.
I have heard so many good things about the Jamis Dakar series that I am almost ready to check one out. I need some imput from all you Jamis afficianados regarding the base model Dakar. I know this bike is on the porky side weight wise, but I'm not into hammering much anymore. I want to use it for some twisty, rocky singletrack not much, if any marathon climbing. Is this a decent starting point upgradeable bike? a $895 I have to ask. Thanks -FBJ (ps. the price is what I can afford )