Since we received our Jamis Hardline C4 trail bike 11 months ago, it has been shredded through all conditions in the PNW on a wide range of mountain bike trails from freeride and park lines through to natural enduro terrain. Not satisfied on a single opinion, we recruited long-time friend Ty Morton to add his input to the review as a shredder who would be more appropriately sized for our medium test rig.
With this review we took a different approach than we usually do here at The Loam Wolf to give you some real-world feedback from a solid rider that is not in the industry. Check out the site for a Q&A to get the low down on Ty’s time on this capable and well-rounded all-trail machine.
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THE LAB
The 160mm travel Jamis Hardline C4 is a mountain bike that provides an option for those looking for something different to the longer, lower, slacker trend. Our test model featured the standard 27.5” wheels, but the Hardline can also handle 27.5+ and 26+ wheels if that’s your thing. The Hardline is built around Jamis’ unique 3VO suspension system, which we covered in detail in our Dissected episode on their Portal 29er.
The basics behind the short link, four-bar 3VO system are an axle path that is constantly aligned with the chainline to produce consistently high anti-squat and anti-rise figures, as well as a leverage ratio that is tuned for distinct jobs at certain points on the travel. The outcome is a unique feeling system that offers great pedaling performance, even with the 160mm of travel on tap, yet remains active on the descents.
The Jamis Hardline starts at $3,199 for the aluminum framed A2 and goes all the way up to $8,499 for the C1 with the DYAD Pro high modulus carbon fiber frame. Our testing took place on the Hardline C4, which is the most affordable carbon build in the line retailing at $4,199. Jamis spec’d the Hardline C4 with a reliable and solid kit that offers solid performance but keeps budget in mind.
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THE WOLF'S LAST WORD
Jamis did a great job at building a bike that is fun to ride, durable and downright good looking. For a bike to last a full season with next to no mechanical issues through some very tough conditions is remarkable. This is a bike to keep on your short list if you value big smiles year after year! It won’t suit those looking for a super long and slack bike to tackle the absolute steepest of trails with the most stability and confidence and wouldn’t be our recommendation for an EWS Enduro race machine. Then again, that’s not what it was designed to be, and we’d wager that most riders out there aren’t riding EWS-level trails either, so why not enjoy a fun and playful bike to liven up those trails.
C4 Price: $4599.95
Weight: 31.9 lbs
Website: www.jamisbikes.com
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