For some mountain bikers, the steel hardtail is the pinnacle of bicycle design. Nothing’s more responsive. Nothing matches its ability to convert pedaling motion into forward motion. And with the right rider, and the right skills, it’s the fastest thing on the trail.

For those riders--and you know who you are--the Jamis Dragon is a legend. It’s TIG-welded Reynolds 853 steel, bound in our signature geometry for trail-tracking handling, squirt-over-crests power transfer, and that amazingly resilient ride that makes you just want to keep on riding.

With 100mm of fork travel you can lock out at a whim, Shimano’s bulletproof 27-speed drivetrain and hydraulic discs that let you stop as hard and fast as traction will allow, there’s nothing to hold you back except for your own skills and daring.