Jamis Explorer 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Jamis
Model Explorer
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Jamis Explorer Parts   
Available Sizes - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches) / 54.61 (cm)
- 21.5 (inches)
- womens 16 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-850
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type GS-1 Alloy Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Aluminum
Nutted
Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsHi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsJamis
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Chin Haur CH90

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Chin Haur CH-48
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
SR XR11
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Jamis Explorer Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Tourney TY-22 Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney TY-22
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeJamis

Other Specs of Jamis Explorer

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Flame Red
- Gloss Black
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsWellgo
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatJamis Sport
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Steel
Pillar


Jamis Explorer bike review

Jamis produced the Explorer bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $239.95.
Explorer bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches), 21.5 (inches), womens 16 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Jamis Mountain bike Explorer can be found in a few colors, among these colors Flame Red and Gloss Black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850 tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Jamis equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, GS-1 alloy levers braking system and Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: aluminum, nutted hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Jamis used Hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Hsin Lung steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Explorer to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Jamis.
For the smoothest biking experience SR XR11, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z-51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Jamis, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-170 gear shift levers.