1.Jamis Dragonslayer

Jamis has long had a steel-framed hardtail in its line called the Dragon. For 2016, it gets a 27+ cousin called the Dragonslayer ($2,699). Built around 3-inch tires, the Dragonslayer was designed as a multipurpose mountain bike that can shred trails, load up for backcountry riding, or convert to a singlespeed. The frame has mounts for three water bottles, a rear rack, and frame bags; sliding dropouts; full-length housing; Boost 148 spacing with a 15mm thru-axle; and a 44mm headtube for tapered-steerer forks. One model is offered, built with a Shimano 2x10 drivetrain and a 120mm Fox 34 fork.

2.Jamis Defcon

The Defcon is Jamis’ new 160mm, 27.5-inch trail and enduro bike. The aluminum frame is notably more burly-looking than anything Jamis has made since it had a downhill bike in its line. Up front is a relaxed 66.5-degree head tube angle, but out back are short 17.1-inch chainstays. All pivots are equipped with brand-name Enduro bearings. The frame has internal routing, including dropper, tapered head tube, and a threaded bottom bracket shell. Three models are offered, all with the same frame. The top-grade Defcon 1 (shown) sells for $4,899 and is equipped with Fox Suspension, Shimano 1x11 drivetrain, and Shimano Saint brakes. The Defcon 2, at $3,799, gets RockShox suspension, SRAM 1x11 drivetrain, and SRAM Guide brakes. The Defcon 3, at $2,799, is built with X-Fusion suspension, Shimano 2x10 drivetrain, and Shimano Deore brakes. All three models are equipped with KS dropper posts.