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2003 Jamis Dakar XC Comp · 2004 Jamis Dakar XC Comp

Specification2003 Jamis Dakar XC Comp2004 Jamis Dakar XC Comp
Overview
Model year20032004
BrandJamisJamis
ModelDakar XC CompDakar XC Comp
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID3034592457
Original MSRP$1,359.95$1,429.95
ColorsGloss White/Gloss BlackPlatinum/Gloss Black
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight27.5 lb27.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum7005 aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou Black Elite, 100mm travelAnswer Manitou Black Elite, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockFox Float R, 90mm travelFox Float R, 90mm travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFire SLShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teethShimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-ES51, 113mm spindleShimano BB-ES51, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-823 cliplessShimano PD-M505 SPD
Brakes
BrakesAvid Single Digit 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 leversAvid Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid FR-1 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Zero Stack Threadless Cane Creek ZS-21 1/8" Zero Stack Threadless Cane Creek ZS-2
HandlebarAnswer ProTaperTruvativ XC riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemRitchey Logic ProTruVativ Wavo XC
SaddleFi'zi:k Plateau, chrome-moly railsFi'zi:k Plateau, chrome-moly rails
SeatpostThomson Elite, 27.2mm diameterTruVativ Team, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore discShimano Deore disc
RimsMavic X139 Disc, 32-holeMavic XM 117 Disc, 32-hole
SpokesWTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeWTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Gold Elite26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Scorpion
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2003 Jamis Dakar XC Comp2004 Jamis Dakar XC Comp
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm425 mm
Wheelbase1090 mm1090 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.