Compare: 2020 Jamis FAULTLINE A2 vs FAULTLINE A1

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	FAULTLINE A22020 Jamis	FAULTLINE A12020 Jamis

MSRP	$1,749	$2,199
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	34.0 lbs	33.0 lbs
	4.3	5.2
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Suntour XCR Air	RockShox 35 Gold RL
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Deore, Suntour	SX Eagle, X1
Drivetrain	1 × 10	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full
Front Travel	130mm	130mm
Rear Travel	115mm	115mm
Brand Site	jamisbikes.com	jamisbikes.com
Summary	The Jamis FAULTLINE A2 and Jamis FAULTLINE A1 are both 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bikes. The FAULTLINE A1 has better components and a better fork.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

FAULTLINE A2

FAULTLINE A1

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Gear Range

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

(climbing)

25 mph

FAULTLINE A2

25 mph

FAULTLINE A1

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	FAULTLINE A22020 Jamis	FAULTLINE A12020 Jamis

Frame	Triple-butted 6061 alloy, 115mm travel mp2 suspension, 1.5 - 1 1/8” tapered head tube, asymmetrical chainstays w/12x148mm thru-axle dropout, internal dropper post routing, ISCG05 chainguide mount, Rock Shox Deluxe Select R air shock with rebound adjust, replaceable derailleur hanger	Triple-butted 6061 alloy, 115mm travel mp2 suspension, 1.5 - 1 1/8” tapered head tube, asymmetrical chainstays w/12x148mm thru-axle dropout, internal dropper post routing, ISCG05 chainguide mount, Rock Shox Deluxe Select+ RL air shock with rebound adjust & lock out, replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork	SR Suntour XCR 34 LOR 29", air spring compression, lever actuated lockout, external rebound, 34mm stanchions, magnesium lowers, 15x110mm axle, 130mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Rock Shox 35 Gold RL 29", air spring compression, lever actuated lockout, external rebound, 35mm stanchions, magnesium lowers, 15x110mm axle, 130mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	SR Suntour External	SRAM DUB
Headset	FSA Orbit 1.5 Zero-Stack internal cup, 8mm cone spacer	FSA Orbit 1.5 Zero-Stack internal cup, 8mm cone spacer
Stem	Race Face Ride, 50mm	Race Face Ride, 50mm
Handlebar	Race Face Ride, 35 x 760mm	Race Face Ride, 35 x 760mm
Saddle	WTB Volt	WTB Volt
Seatpost	Exaform 900i by KS Dropper, Westy remote	KS Rage Dropper, Southpaw remote
Pedals	N/A	N/A
Grips	Jamis Lock-On	Jamis Lock-On

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore Shadow Plus, 10-speed	SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Crank	SR Suntour Zeron, 32T	SRAM X1 Eagle, 32T
Shifters	Shimano Deore, 1x10-speed	SRAM SX Eagle, 1x12-speed
Cassette	Shimano HG500, 10-speed, 11-42T	SRAM PG1210, 12-speed, 11-50T
Chain	KMC X10, 10-speed	SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc, 180mm front & 160mm rear RT26 6-bolt rotors	Shimano MT401 hydraulic disc, 180mm front & 160mm rear RT26 6-bolt rotors

Wheels

Rims	WTB STX i25 TCS 29" tubeless rims, 32H, Formula 15x110mm front & 12x148mm rear 6-bolt disc hubs, stainless spokes	WTB ST i25 TCS 29" tubeless rims, 32H, Formula 15x110mm front & 12x148mm rear 6-bolt disc hubs, stainless spokes
Tires	WTB Vigilante 29 x 2.35” Front & Trail Boss 29 x 2.25” Rear, TCS Tubeless	WTB Vigilante 29 x 2.35” Front & Trail Boss 29 x 2.25” Rear, TCS Tubeless

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