When we pulled the new Jamis Portal C1 out of the box, we were instantly stoked! As part of our sponsored Dissected Series, we were excited to work with Jamis’s brand manager, marketing team and the suspension designer behind 3VO to learn more about the brand and their new bikes. Jamis has a history rich in racing and some amazing podium victories, yet over the last couple of years their image and brand visibility wasn’t quite on where they believed it should be. They are looking to change that up with their impressive new line of bikes and unique 3VO suspension platform. The Portal C1 that we used to create this story is still in our possession and will be getting a full-length, detailed review in the coming weeks, but for now, enjoy this detailed introduction to the Jamis Portal’s technology and features.
Progression is a concept often discussed by riders. It’s a term that describes the amount of skill that can be extracted from the many hours spent riding. Progression is what happens to any rider as they grow into the sport and learn those innate and intrinsic little motions that make riding a bike easier, more fluid, and more fun. As your skills progress, so too should your equipment.
Three Variable Optimized (3VO for short), is a from-the-ground-up suspension platform that is a big progression and totally new to the market. The design seeks to create a new image for the Jamis mountain bike line. It’s featured on two of Jamis’ trailbikes, the 130mm travel Portal and the 160mm Hardline.
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From The Loam Wolf
The Loam Wolf has been watching from the woods and mountains above, waiting for the right time to attack the status quo. We have descended, hell-bent and heaven-sent to reignite the stoke in riders around the world. Our pack has been growing and we smell blood. The passion, wildness, and grassroots love for our sport will no longer go without a voice. The Wolf Pack is here, and we will do our best to unite photographers, industry friends, athletes and mountain bikers of all kinds while giving them a voice and place to remember why they fell in love with riding bikes.
