Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Jamis
2016 Jamis Defcon 3
Value Guide market data · 2016 Jamis Defcon 3
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Overview
About this bike
2016 Jamis Defcon 3 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, 12x142mm thru-axle, dropper post routing, ISCG05 chainguide mounts
- Fork Brand & Model
- X-Fusion Sweep RL2, 160mm-travel,15mm axle
- Rear Shock
- X-Fusion 02 Pro RLX High Volume
- Fork
- X-Fusion Sweep RL2, 160mm-travel,15mm axle
- Frame
- Triple-butted 6061 air-formed aluminum, 160mm travel, 12x142mm thru-axle, dropper post routing, ISCG05 chainguide mounts
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2016 Jamis Defcon 3
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano, 10-speed: 11-36
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore
- Chainrings
- 36/22
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore disc, 180mm rotors
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- KS eTen
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Sport
- Stem
- Loaded Precision X
- Handlebars
- Loaded Precision X Riser
- Tape/Grips
- Jamis lock-on
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Formula aluminum
- Tires
- Vittoria Goma 27.5 x 2.4 front, Morsa 27.5 x 2.3 rear
- Spokes
- Stainless-steel
Accessories
- Rims/Wheels
- WTB ST i25 TCS
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.