2021 Jamis Komodo and Dragon Completely Redesigned

The 2021 Jamis Komodo and Jamis Dragon (which appears to be replacing the Dragonslayer and Dragonfly) have been overhauled for 2021. Both see updated geometry, new build kits, and more a more aggressive overall package that strays further from their original designs. Learn about both below, including their complete build kits.

2021 Jamis Komodo

The Jamis Komodo, a longtime offering in the brand’s lineup, has always existed as an aggressive hardtail mountain bike. Although its seen some updates over the years, it has stayed true to its all-mountain, rowdy nature, and the latest iteration is no different. The 2021 Jamis Komodo offers even more with the jump up to a 140mm travel fork, clearance for 29 x 2.6″ tires, as well as a dedicated 29″ platform and tweaked geometry. The Komodo now has a slack 65° head tube angle and a super steep 76° seat tube angle.

The Komodo is offered in one value-packed build that is based around a 6061 aluminum frame and thru-axle hub spacing. Although it doesn’t offer the versatility of adjustable dropouts or extra mounting points, the 2021 build features a Shimano Deore 1×12 drivetrain, chunky all-mountain 29″ tires, a selection of Race Face components, and four-piston hydraulic brakes. It appears to be pretty well specced in all the right places, too. Check out the full build kit below.

2021 Jamis Komodo Build Kit

• Frame Triple-butted 6061 aluminum
• Fork Rock Shox 35 Silver TK 29”
• Headset FSA Orbit 1.5
• Shifter Shimano Deore
• Derailleur Shimano Deore 12-speed
• Chain KMC X12, 12-speed
• Cassette Shimano M6100, 10-51T
• Crankset Race Face Ride, 32T
• Brakes Shimano MT420 4-piston hydraulic disc, 180mm rotors
• Rims Stan’s No Tubes Flow D 29”
• Hubs Shimano MT410 15x110mm (front), 12x148mm (rear)
• Tires WTB Vigilante 29 x 2.5” (front), Trail Boss 29 x 2.4” (rear)
• Bottom Bracket Race Face BSA
• Stem Race Face Ride, 50mm
• Handlebar Race Face Ride, 35 x 760mm
• Seatpost KS Rage Dropper, Southpaw remote
• Saddle WTB Volt
• Grips Jamis Lock-On

The 2021 Jamis Komodo is offered in four sizes (15″-21″) and comes in a Blue Vapor or Rhino colorway. The complete build is listed as weighing 32 pounds on Jamis’ website, which is on the heavier end of the spectrum. The retail price is $1,799 USD. Learn more at JamisBikes.com, or talk to your local dealer.

2021 Jamis Dragon

Perhaps the most interesting news is the new Jamis Dragon, which is replacing the more bikepacking-friendly Dragonslayer and Dragonfly. The Dragon now exists as an aggressive hardtail, sharing many similarities to the Komodo, veering away from the versatility that the previous models were known for. Instead, the Dragon has a rowdy 65° head tube angle, 76° seat tube angle, and 435mm chainstays that definitely looks better suited for technical, steep descents than those on its predecessor.

Unfortunately, the new Dragon loses nearly all of its mounting options, sporting just a single bottle cage within the main triangle, and that’s it! It’s based around 29 x 2.5″/2.4″ tires, a Shimano SLX 12-Speed drivetrain, and an internally routed dropper post. See the full build kit below.

2021 Jamis Dragon Build Kit

• Frame Reynolds 520 steel
• Fork Fox 34 Rhythm Series Float, 140mm
• Headset FSA Orbit
• Shifter Shimano SLX
• Derailleur Shimano SLX 12-speed
• Chain KMC X12, 12-speed
• Cassette Shimano M7100, 10-51T
• Crankset Race Face Ride, 32T
• Brakes Shimano MT420 4-piston hydraulic disc, 180mm rotors
• Rims Stan’s No Tubes Flow D 29”
• Hubs Shimano MT410 15x110mm (front), 12x148mm (rear)
• Tires WTB Vigilante 29 x 2.5” (front), Trail Boss 29 x 2.4” (rear)
• Bottom Bracket Race Face BSA
• Stem Race Face Ride, 50mm
• Handlebar Race Face Ride, 35 x 760mm
• Seatpost KS Rage Dropper, Southpaw remote
• Saddle WTB Volt
• Grips Jamis Lock-On

The 2021 Jamis Dragon is offered in four sizes (15″-21″) and comes in a Black Pearl or Shamrock paint. The complete build is also listed as weighing 32 pounds online. The retail price is $2,099 USD. Learn more at JamisBikes.com, or talk to your local dealer.

One can only hope Jamis is developing a steel bikepacking rig to replace the Dragonfly and Dragonslayer. We’ll be sure to let you know if we find out!

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