Jamis Explorer 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Jamis
Model Explorer
First production 1997
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)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Duro HF-855
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Lee Chi GL-1 Levers
Lee Chi 748C Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
King Kong 510 SE
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex VP-20
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Shuhn Lih Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Steel
Headset size1 (inches) Victor VP-H67

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Victor VPB-33
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
SR XR10 Aluminum
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-30
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeSpinner

Other Specs of Jamis Explorer

Component group setsShimano Altus
Available colors - Charcoal
- matte blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-943
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatViscount 9701
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Steel
Pillar


Jamis Explorer bike review

Jamis produced the Explorer bike in 1997 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) and 21.5 (inches).
Jamis Mountain bike Explorer can be found in a few colors, among these colors Charcoal and matte blue .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Duro HF-855 tires and Shuhn Lih stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex VP-20, 36-hole. Jamis equiped this exact model with Lee Chi 748C brakes, Lee Chi GL-1 levers braking system and King Kong 510 SE, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Jamis used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays 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 Hsin Lung steel.
For the smoothest biking experience SR XR10 aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG-50 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.