2018 Jamis

XENITH RACE

A carbon frame general road bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$2,599
Weight19.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105, Shimano
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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smoothrugged
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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39 mph

XENITH RACE

37 mph

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Reviews
Bicycling
The Jamis Xenith Comp Is a Carbon Road Bike You Can Afford

Jan 2019

You’ll go farther, faster—and more comfortably—on the entry-level, light-feeling Xenith Comp.

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Velo
Jamis Xenith Race

May 2016 · VeloNews.com

To a person, our testers thought the Xenith Race was a screaming deal. This is a stiff, predictable, raceable carbon fiber frame paired with an all-carbon

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VeloNews
Reviewed: Jamis Xenith Race

May 2016 · John Bradley

To a person, our testers thought the Xenith Race was a screaming deal.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Jamis Road carbon fiber monocoque Dyad Plus T700/FRP, FEA optimized Near Net SPV molding process, SST tubing diameters, oversized seat tube, 1.5 - 1 1/8” head tube with carbon bearing races, EVO386 carbon BB shell, ACE internal cable routing compatible for both Di2 wires or traditional cables, rider tuned twin seat stays, oversized asymmetrical chainstays with flat mount disc brake mounts, 12x142 thru-axle with Jamis MTS (Modular Thru-axle System), carbon drop outs with replaceable alloy FD mount and RD hanger

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

Jamis Road Disc carbon composite, FEA optimized Near Net SPV molding process, 1.5” hollow formed crown, monocoque one-piece forming technology, flat mount disc brakes with internal cable, 12mm Jamis MTS (Modular Thru-axle System) with carbon dropouts

Bottom Bracket

Enduro PressFit 30 and Wheels MFG EVO adaptors

Headset

FSA integrated, sealed bearing with nylon upper compression ring, 1.5 - 1 1/8”

Stem

3T ARX II, 3D forged 2010 alloy, 6˚ x 90mm (48/51), 100mm (54/56), 120mm (58/61)

Handlebar

3T Ernova, 7075 aluminum, 31.8 x 400mm (48/51), 420mm (54/56), 440mm (58/61)

Saddle

Fizik Artares R7 with intergrated clip system and manganese rails

Seatpost

Jamis carbon fiber micro-adjust, 31.6 x 300mm with 7075 aluminum 1-bolt seat post clamp

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 RD-5800 rear and 105 FD-5801 braze-on

Crank

Shimano 105 FC-5800, 50/34T, 170mm (48/51), 172.5mm (54/56), 175mm (58/61)

Shifters

Shimano ST-RS505 Dual Control STI, 22-speed

Cassette

Shimano 105 CS-5800 11-speed, 11-28T

Chain

Shimano CN-HG601

Brakes

Shimano BR-RS505 flat mount hydraulic disc brakes with resin pads, Shimano 160mm rotors with Shimano ST-RS505 Dual Control STI levers

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Alex ATD 470 disc specific rim with TCS (Tubeless Compatible System), 32H, Formula 6-boltalloy hubs, 14g stainless steel spokes, front 12mm/rear 12x142 thru-axle

Tires

Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 25c

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