VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2026 Jamis Helix

Velopedia Archive ID 900001673

Overview

Model year2026
BrandJamis
ModelHELIX
Bicycle typeMountain
Archive ID900001673
Original MSRP$699.95
ColorsMint or Pomodoro
Sizes14″; 16″; 18″
Weight31.25 lbs

Frameset

Frame construction6061 aluminum main tubes, over-sized seat tube, zero-stack head tube, over-sized stays, replaceable derailleur hanger
Frame materialAluminum
ForkSR Suntour XCE 28 DS 27.5″, coil spring, external preload adjustor, 28mm stanchions, aluminum lowers, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum

Drivetrain

Component groupmicroSHIFT Acolyte M5185M 8-speed
ShiftersmicroSHIFT Acolyte M6185, 1×8-speed
Rear derailleurmicroSHIFT Acolyte M5185M 8-speed
CranksetSamox AF26, 32T
Bottom bracketSealed cartridge
CassettemicroSHIFT H081, 8-speed, 11-42T
ChainKMC Z8, 8-speed
PedalsMTB platform, hi-impact resin

Brakes

BrakesShimano MT200 hydraulic disc, Shimano RT26 160mm rotors

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetZero-stack internal cup, 8mm cone spacer
HandlebarJamis XC alloy riser, 31.8 x 20mm rise x 680mm
StemJamis XC alloy threadless, 31.8 x 10˚ rise x 75mm (14”/16″), 90mm (18″)
SaddleJamis ATB Sport
SeatpostJamis alloy micro-adjust, 31.6 x 350mm (14″) 400mm (16″/18″)

Wheels & tires

WheelsMTB double wall alloy disc 27.5″ rims, Joytec alloy disc hubs, nickel-plated spokes
Front tireKenda Regio, 27.5 x 2.2”
Rear tireKenda Regio, 27.5 x 2.2”
Wheel size27.5

Geometry · 14″

Effective top tube540 mm
Head tube105 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center435 mm
Wheelbase1029 mm
Bottom-bracket drop46 mm
Standover height668 mm

Geometry · 16″

Effective top tube560 mm
Head tube110 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center435 mm
Wheelbase1050 mm
Bottom-bracket drop46 mm
Standover height704 mm

Geometry · 18″

Effective top tube580 mm
Head tube120 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center435 mm
Wheelbase1070 mm
Bottom-bracket drop46 mm
Standover height731 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 14, 2026.