Jamis Dakar 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Jamis
Model Dakar
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Jamis Dakar Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-3.0 Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 220
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Elite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro 155
Handlebar extenderTitec L-Bend
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Cattlehead
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DLC

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Caramba Sidewinder
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 900
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Jamis Dakar Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou FS

Other Specs of Jamis Dakar

Component group setsGrip Shift and Shimano Deore XT
Available colors - Red
Weight 26.0
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-700
Rear shock absorber 3.0 (inches) Travel
Cane Creek AD-8
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
SDG Ventura Comp
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec AL-235


Jamis Dakar bike review

Jamis produced the Dakar bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,999.95.
Dakar bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Jamis Mountain bike Dakar can be found in one single color which is Red.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 220, 32-hole. Jamis equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-3.0 levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Jamis used Easton Elite material for the frame. Titec Enduro 155 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Dakar to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Syncros Cattlehead.
For the smoothest biking experience Caramba Sidewinder, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Jamis, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift ESP 900 gear shift levers.