Thinking of buying a Jamis dakar XCR pro

[daisycutter]

the build and the price are tight. Full XTR, crossmax etc. I can purchse for 200 off MSRP. Any one riden the 2007 version with the new frame?

[Carbon Fetish]

I haven't ridden it but it looks like a nice bike with a nice spec. My biggest gripe is that for an “XC race” bike doesn't have an easily accessible water bottle mount. I don’t want to have to take my hydration pack with me or stick a water bottle in my back jersey pocket if I were to race it or go for a “quick” 30 min loop.

http://jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/07_bikes/images/dakarxcrpro.jpg

[daisycutter]

and will pick it up next friday. I rode the shop owners edition and liked it alot. In my size 19 the bike should wieghs 25 1/2 pounds. To go lighter would require another frame because the parts are killer. I also go a good deal on the price. Whats not to like to like.

[McGRP01]

Congrats! I haven't ridden the XCR, but I have ridden a XAM1 at length, and the new suspension design kicks ass! :thumb:

[MMcG]

Congrats on the new bike - looks wicked fast to me!

[FBTMILF]

I love mine. I got mine for racing and this is my first year with an actual XC bike and I love it. The mounts for a cage a bit of a pain in the a$$ but you get used to it plus whenever I need 2 water bottles I just carry one in my jersey. Have fun on it, they are super sick bikes.

[daisycutter]

the word from my bike shop was that they are the hot ticket this year and they are having difficulty keeping up with demand. I ordered one and hope to have it before the end of June.