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2003 Jamis Dakar · 2002 Jamis Dakar

Specification2003 Jamis Dakar2002 Jamis Dakar
Overview
Model year20032002
BrandJamisJamis
ModelDakarDakar
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID3034736902
Original MSRP$729.95$699.95
ColorsMatte Red/Matte GreyBlack, Yellow
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight32 lb29.75 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkAnswer Manitou Black Sport, 100mm travelAnswer Manitou Six Comp, 4.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla Coil, 90mm travelFox Vanilla, 4.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Alivio RapidFireShimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Alivio, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Alivio, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore SGS
CranksetTruVativ Hussefelt, 22/32/44 teethShimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ GIGA pipe, 113mm spindleTien Hsin BB-7700, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 30 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-823 cliplessWellgo WPD-823 clipless
Brakes
BrakesTektro forged linear-pull brakes, Avid AD 3 leversTektro forged linear-pull brakes, Avid AD 3 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe STS1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe STS
HandlebarAluminum, 1" riseAluminum, rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemJamis aluminumJamis aluminum threadless
SaddleJamis ATBViscount Silhouette
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameterAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFormula aluminum, Q/RFormula aluminum, Q/R
RimsAlex XT-3000, 32-holeAlex XT-3000, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Mosquito26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Mosquito
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2003 Jamis Dakar2002 Jamis Dakar
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm424.2 mm
Wheelbase1090 mm1066.8 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 12, 2026.