Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Jamis
2017 Jamis Defcon 2
Value Guide market data · 2017 Jamis Defcon 2
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Overview
About this bike
2017 Jamis Defcon 2 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Triple-butted 6061 air-formed aluminum, 160mm travel mp4 suspension, Enduro® Max sealed bearing pivots, 1.5 - 1 1/8” tapered head tube, asymmetrical chainstays, dropper post routing, ISCG05 chainguide mounts, 10mm hardware, replaceable derailleur hanger, Rock Shox Maxle axle
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Pike RC 27.5inch, lock-out, Charger damper, external rebound, low speed compression adjust & lock-out, 35mm uppers, magnesium lowers, 160mm travel
- Rear Shock
- Rock Shox Monarch Plus RC3 Debon Air shock w/3-position compression,
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2017 Jamis Defcon 2
- Crankset
- Shimano SLX
- Bottom Bracket
- Enduro® BSA
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano XT M8000, 11-speed, 11-46T
- Chain
- KMC X11-1 EPT (Anti-Rust), 11-speed
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano SLX shadow plus, 11-speed
Cockpit
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Comp
- Headset
- FSA Orbit 1.5 Zero-Stack internal cup, 8mm cone spacer
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Neo Series hubs
- Tires
- Vittoria Goma 27.5 x 2.4inch front & & 2.25” rear, TNT tubeless
Pedals
- Pedals
- n/a
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.