Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Jamis
2016 Jamis Defcon 1
Value Guide market data · 2016 Jamis Defcon 1
12-month trend
4%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
6%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2016 Jamis Defcon 1
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Overview
About this bike
2016 Jamis Defcon 1 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- Fox 36 Float Factory Series, 160mm-travel
- Frame
- Triple-butted 6061 air-formed aluminum, 160mm travel, 12 x 142mm thru-axle, dropper post routing, ISCG05 chainguide mounts
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float X Factory Series EVOL
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano XT
- Chainrings
- 32T
- Crankset
- Shimano Derore XT
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano, 11-speed: 11-42
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore XT
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore XT
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Saint, 180mm rotors
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Loaded Precision AMX Riser
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Comp
- Seatpost
- KS Lev DX
- Stem
- Loaded Precision AMX Trail
- Grips
- Jamis lock-on
Wheels & Tires
- Front Tire
- Vittoria Goma 27.5 x 2.4 front, Morsa 27.5x2.3 rear
- Hubs
- See Rims/Wheels
- Rims
- Loaded Precision X-Lite X30
- Spokes
- See Rims/Wheels
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.