Jamis DAKOTA ELITE 2008 VS Merlin XLM 1998 specs comparison
Jamis Dakota Elite
General Infos| Model | Dakota Elite |
| Manufacturer | Jamis |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Pearl White and Victory Red |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Raijin |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 5 Levers Avid Juicy 5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB Laser Disc XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge WTB Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum and carbon Seatstays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 Flat Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Zero-Stack |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Deore |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Jamis Dakota Elite Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp On 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32F 100RL |
Other Specs of Jamis Dakota Elite
| Component group sets | Shimano XT |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Race |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
Merlin XLM
General Infos| Model | XLM |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 12 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M950 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M950 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin XLM Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Pro Series Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Jamis provided us with the latest version of its Dakota Elite bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Jamis Dakota Elite Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin XLM manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin XLM Mountain bike here