Jamis Dakar Sport 1996 Technical specs and features
Brand | Jamis |
Model | Dakar Sport |
First production | 1996 |
Bike category | Mountain Bike |
Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Jamis Dakar Sport 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 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 Specifications
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 Specs
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 |
Available colors | - Light blue- orange |
Weight | 26.75 |
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 |
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Jamis Dakar Sport bike review
Jamis produced the Dakar Sport bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,269.00.Dakar Sport bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Jamis Mountain bike Dakar Sport can be found in a few colors, among these colors Light blue and orange .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.90" Onza Rail kevlar tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal CRE16, 32-hole. Jamis equiped this exact model with Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Jamis used 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Spectre Wonderbar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Dakar Sport to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Spectre Flip Flop forged alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 300, 22/34/42 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 SRT-600 gear shift levers.