Jamis DAKAR SPORT 1996 VS Giant VT 3 2005 specs comparison
Jamis Dakar Sport
General InfosModel | Dakar Sport |
Manufacturer | Jamis |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - orange-Light blue |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Onza Rip KevlarFront: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Onza Rail Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7N LeversShimano STX-RC M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Metal CRE16 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | Spectre Wonderbar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Spectre Flip Flop Forged Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG70 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 TeethSugino Impel 300 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Jamis Dakar Sport Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
Other Specs of Jamis Dakar Sport
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-96A |
Rear shock absorber | 2.5 (inches) TravelNoleen |
Saddle seat | Vetta AT Transverse |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterSpectre UL Comp |

Giant VT 3
General InfosModel | VT 3 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Charcoal and Silver-Silver and Team Blue |
Sizes | - 16.5 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 20.5 (inches)- 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Airlight |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid FR-1 LeversAvid CPS Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic XM 117 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Ride XC ISIS |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant VT 3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 90 - 120 (millimeters) Adjustable TravelManitou Black Comp |
Other Specs of Giant VT 3
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable TravelManitou Swinger Air SPV |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterEaston EA50 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Jamis provided us with the latest version of its Dakar Sport bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Jamis Dakar Sport Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant VT 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant VT 3 Mountain bike here