Jamis Nova Race (2013)

With New Jersey as home base, we’re East Coasters at heart. Which means we can’t help waiting for ’cross season to arrive.

In the off-season we dream about it. Which is how we keep coming up with new tricks, like outfitting the Nova Pro with Shimano’s electronic shifting Ultegra Di2 group (no derailleur cables to gunk up with mud!). Or re-designing the Nova Race frame with a PF30 BB system for increased strength and stiffness where you need it most. Or trickling down the insanity of ‘cross to an all-new, budget-beating price point in the Nova Sport.

Best of all, these bikes don’t have to be put up after ‘cross season is over. With disc brakes, eyelets and bosses for fenders and carriers, there are possibly some of the most versatile bikes we’ve ever built. They’re as ready for Monday morning’s commute as they were at last Saturday’s race, and are just as ready to be loaded up with panniers for next month’s adventure tour.