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    MSRP
    $2,999
    $3,999
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    TrailTrail
    Weight
    32.5 lbs31.5 lbs
    4.9
    5.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Revelation RCFox Rhythm Float 34
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe RFox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SLX, Race FaceXT, Race Face
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 11
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    130mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm130mm
    Brand Site

    jamisbikes.com

    jamisbikes.com

    Summary
    The Jamis PORTAL A2 and Jamis PORTAL A1 are both aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The PORTAL A2 has 29″ aluminum wheels and higher gearing, while the PORTAL A1 has 27.5″ aluminum wheels and better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    PORTAL A2
    PORTAL A1
    Other Trail bikes
    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

    PORTAL A2

    24 mph

    PORTAL 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
    Frame

    Triple-butted 6061 aluminum, 130mm travel 3VO suspension, Enduro® Max sealed bearing pivots, 1.5 - 1 1/8” tapered head tube, 12x148mm thru-axle, Internal dropper post routing, Custom Jamis upper chainguide mounts, ISCG05 lower chainguide mounts, Rock Shox Deluxe R DebonAir shock, 10mm hardware, replaceable derailleur hanger

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Triple-butted 6061 aluminum, 130mm travel 3VO suspension, Enduro® Max sealed bearing pivots, 1.5 - 1 1/8” tapered head tube, 12x148mm thru-axle, Internal dropper post routing, Custom Jamis upper chainguide mounts, ISCG05 lower chainguide mounts, Fox Float DPS Performance Series EVOL shock w/3-position compression, 10mm hardware, replaceable derailleur hanger

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Rock Shox Revelation RC 29”,15x110mm axle, air spring compression, rebound adjust, tapered alloy steerer, 35mm stanchions, 130mm travel

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Rhythm 34 Float 29” w/ sweep adjust compression & lock-out,15x110mm axle, air spring compression, rebound adjust, tapered alloy steerer, 130mm travel

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Rock Shox Deluxe R DebonAir, 10mm hardware

    FOX Float DPS Performance EVOL, 3-position compression, 10mm hardware

    Bottom Bracket

    Race Face BSA

    Race Face BSA

    Headset

    FSA Orbit 1.5 I.S. integrated cup, 8mm cone spacer

    FSA Orbit 1.5 I.S. integrated cup, 8mm cone spacer

    Stem

    Race Face Ride, 50mm extension, 35mm clamp diameter

    Race Face Aeffect, 50mm extension, 35mm clamp diameter

    Handlebar

    Race Face Ride, 760mm x 20mm rise, 35mm diameter

    Race Face Aeffect, 780mm x 20mm rise, 35mm diameter

    Saddle

    WTB Volt

    WTB Volt

    Seatpost

    KS E10i Internal Dropper, Southpaw remote

    KS E20i Internal Dropper, Southpaw remote

    Pedals

    N/A

    N/A

    Grips

    Jamis Lock-On

    Jamis Lock-On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX Shadow Plus, 11-speed

    Shimano XT Shadow Plus, 11-speed

    Crank

    Race Face Ride, 32T

    Race Face Aeffect, 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX, 1x11-speed

    Shimano XT, 1x11-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano M7000, 11-speed, 11-46T

    Shimano M7000, 11-speed, 11-46T

    Chain

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    Chain Guide

    None included (custom Jamis upper mounts)

    None included (custom Jamis upper mounts)

    Brakes

    Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc, 180mm 6-bolt rotors

    Magura Trail Sport hydraulic disc, 4-piston front/2-piston rear, Storm 180mm rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT500

    Magura Trail

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i25 TCS 29” tubeless rims, 32H, Formula sealed bearing 15x110mm front & 12x148mm rear 6-bolt disc hubs, stainless spokes

    Mavic XA35 27.5” tubeless wheels, 15x110mm axle front and 12x148mm rear hubs

    Spokes

    Stainless

    Mavic XA35 27.5” wheelset

    Front Hub

    Formula sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 15x110mm front, 12x148mm rear

    Mavic XA35 27.5” wheelset, 15x110mm front, 12x148mm rear

    Rear Hub

    Formula sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 15x110mm front, 12x148mm rear

    Mavic XA35 27.5” wheelset, 15x110mm front, 12x148mm rear

    Tires

    Vittoria Martello 29 x 2.35”, TNT tubeless

    Vittoria Martello 27.5 x 2.8”, TNT tubeless

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