Jamis Dakar XCT 3

It's a big world; ride all of it. Jamis' Dakar XCT 3 splits the difference between a pure XC racer and a long-travel all-mountain bike. Its super-responsive mp3 suspension frame gives you 130mm of travel so you can plunge down the fall line while the adjustable-travel Fox TALAS fork cranks down from 140mm to 100mm to tackle the big climbs. In keeping with the balanced theme, the XCT 3 uses a slightly more relaxed geometry for high-speed stability without compromising quick handling for technical sections. Some great spec highlights include SRAM X-9 gearing, Avid Elixir discs and Mavic Crossride wheels with some fast Geax tires. And, when the trail points down, just drop the Crank Brothers Joplin seatpost with the flick of a switch for ultimate control.