Jamis Nemesis 650 (2013)

Want a bike just more capable you are? This is the one. Nemesis is the perfect XC race weapon or 12-hour marathon bike. The 650 Wheel size is not just a compromise between 26” or 29”: it’s the best of both worlds.

The Nemesis is the only aluminum frame in our line with tubing manufactured by SuperPlastic Forming: a high temperature fabrication process that allows tube manipulation up to three times that of hydroforming, yielding even more optimized shapes with less weight. The tapered head tube and steerer serves up a significant increase in rough terrain tracking and stability, while the PF30 BB system delivers increased frame strength and stiffness for immediate power transfer.

Equipment includes SRAM’s 11-36T cassette and 26/39 chainrings for a full gear range with fewer redundancies that ultimately results in a lighter/faster/better bike. An X-Fusion Velvet RL air sprung fork with on-the-fly suspension lockout for efficient climbing and external rebound adjustment for easy tuning. And Schwalbe Racing Ralph 650B rubber for sticking to the trail on descents and climbs.