Jamis Durango 2 review
Not particularly beginner-friendly
Durango 2 (11)
In the case of the Durango 2, product managers may have been too focused on how the bike looks on paper — the spec offers all the right answers, but on the trail this 26in-wheeled bike is underwhelming. The old-school long top tube and steep head angle, as well as a narrow, weirdly bent bar, mean this bike isn’t particularly beginner-friendly. A sub-par set of cables ruined the shift quality of the Shimano components.
- Standout features: Good drivetrain components (Shimano Deore derailleurs with Shadow technology, Octalink bottom bracket spindle and crank); Tektro Draco brakes
- Pros: Stiff wheels and good grip from Geax tires; 11-34t cassette
- Cons: Dated geometry feel; harsher ride; poor shifting (due to cheap cables); odd bar bend
- Weight: 13.94kg/30.29lb. Wheelset: 4.83kg/10.66lb
Product Specifications
Product
| Name | Durango 2 (11) |
| Brand | Jamis |
| Brakes | Tektro Draco hydraulic dis |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-950 cassette |
| Cranks | Shimano M430 Octalink |
| Fork | RST Omega fork, 100mm travel |
| Frame Material | 6061 aluminum frame construction w/ triple butted main tubes |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore |
| Weight (kg) | 13.94 |
| Weight (lb) | 30.29 |
| Tyres | Geax Barro Mountain tires |
| Front Wheel | Alex DP17 double wall disc specific rims w/ Formula alloy hubs |
| Rear Wheel | Alex DP17 double wall disc specific rims w/ Formula alloy hubs |
