Jamis DAKAR EXPERT 1998 VS Norco VPS-DROP 2003 specs comparison
Jamis Dakar Expert
General Infos| Model | Dakar Expert |
| Manufacturer | Jamis |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Cream front and red rear |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano STX-RC Levers Shimano STX-RC V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Shimano STX-RC Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims CR18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec Enduro |
| Handlebar extender | Titec L-Bend |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Aheadset Kontak AL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Jamis Dakar Expert Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou X-Vert |
Other Specs of Jamis Dakar Expert
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-700 Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails SDG Ventura Comp |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Titec PG |
Norco VPS-Drop
General Infos| Model | VPS-Drop |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Grey -Black |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.60 (inches) Nokian Gazza Jr. |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano FH-M525 Front: Joy Tech Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims Single Track |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Axiom Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Axiom Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-872 Semi Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-59 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS Spline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 Teeth TruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rear and SRAM Attack Shorty Front |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco VPS-Drop Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Dual-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Dual Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 130 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Jr. T QR20 |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-Drop
| Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-A18 Platform With Replaceable Pins |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.5 (inches) - 5.5 (inches) Adjustable Travel Fox Vanilla R |
| Saddle seat | 8 (millimeters) Rails Setlaz |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-351 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Jamis provided us with the latest version of its Dakar Expert bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Jamis Dakar Expert Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco VPS-Drop manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco VPS-Drop Mountain bike here