GT LIGHTNING 1997 VS Jamis DRAGON 29ER 2009 specs comparison

GT Lightning
General InfosModel | Lightning |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Satin |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Shimano STX Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | Welded |
Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethSR Apex 450 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
GT Lightning Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of GT Lightning
Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
Pedals details | Victor VP-103 Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar SidesWTB SST |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Jamis Dragon 29er
General InfosModel | Dragon 29er |
Manufacturer | Jamis |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Mud |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 29 X 2.20 (inches) Kenda Karma |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 LeversAvid Juicy 3 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano M525 Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWTB LaserDisc Trail 29 (inches) |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Reynolds 853 Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey Pro Rizer OS |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey Pro OS |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey Logic Comp V2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapidfire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Jamis Dragon 29er Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
Fork material | Single CrownMagnesium and aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Reba Race Dual Air 29er |
Other Specs of Jamis Dragon 29er
Component group sets | Shimano XT |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Silverado |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey Pro 2-bolt |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Lightning bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Lightning Mountain bike here
- Get your Jamis Dragon 29er manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Jamis Dragon 29er Mountain bike here