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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2008 Jamis Kromo.
- Equipment
2008 Jamis Kromo has 30 mm more front travel than 2024 Jamis KROMO in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
- Identity & price
2008 Jamis Kromo had an original MSRP $525 lower than 2024 Jamis KROMO.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Selected-size geometry
Geometry overlay
Frames share one scale and a bottom-bracket alignment. Size labels differ by brand; schematic drawing aids are identified below.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Ratio2.00:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 26×2.2; rear size isn’t listed.
Ratio2.00:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Rear tire: 26×2.25.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2008 Jamis Kromo
2024 Jamis Kromo
Overview
Model Year
2008
2024
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Kromo
Kromo
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain
Original MSRP
$775.00
$1,299.95
Colors
Bone
Mash or Midnight Blue
Sizes
M, L
Short, Long
Weight
33 lb
30.5 lbs
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
4130 chromoly, 44mm head tube, ISCG05 chainguide mount, horizontal dropouts
Frame Material
4130 chromoly
Steel
Fork
SR Duro Dirt Jump, 130mm travel
Manitou Circus Comp, Coil Spring, ABS+ Compression Damping, TPS rebound damping, 32mm stanchions, 20x110mm axle, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Single
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Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
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Crankset
3-piece chromoly, 28 teeth
Samox chromoly 3pc. 170mm cranks, 28T chainring
Bottom Bracket
Chromoly spline
Samox
Cassette
Formula SS
14T Freewheel
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 14 teeth
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Chain
KMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"
KMC Z1 chain
Pedals
Crank Brothers 5050
Alloy Flat
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes Stroker Ryde w/140mm rotor rear brakes, Hayes Stroker Ryde rear levers
Tektro M275 hydraulic disc, 160mm rear rotor
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Zero-Stack
FSA Orbit
Handlebar
Syncros Bulk
Jamis Alloy 31.8 x 780mm
Stem
Syncros FR 50 31.8mm clamp
Jamis Alloy 45mm stem
Saddle
SDG Skylite Dirt Jump
Jamis Dirt Jump saddle
Seatpost
SDG I-Beam, 25.4mm diameter
Jamis Alloy 27.2 x 250mm post
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Formula
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Wheels
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WTB SX25 rims, 32H, Novatec DH61SB 20x110mm front & D256SB rear sealed bearing hubs
Rims
WTB Dual Duty
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Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
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Front Tire
26 x 2.20" WTB Graffiti UK
Vee XCV 26 x 2.25”
Rear Tire
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Vee XCV 26 x 2.25”
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Reach
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395 mm
Stack
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571 mm
Effective top tube
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580 mm
Head-tube angle
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69°
Seat-tube angle
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72°
Head tube
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115 mm
Chainstay / rear center
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400 mm
Wheelbase
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1050 mm
Standover height
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712 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.