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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
2003 Jamis Exile had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2004 Jamis Exile.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
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
2003 Jamis Exile
2004 Jamis Exile
Overview
Model Year
2003
2004
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Exile
Exile
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$729.95
$829.95
Colors
Camo Green/Buff
Blue/Black
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
26.25 lb
26.25 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 520
Reynolds 520
Fork
Answer Manitou Axel Elite, 80mm travel
Answer Manitou Axel Elite, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore SGS
Shimano Deore SGS
Crankset
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ DH ISIS, 113mm spindle
TruVativ DH ISIS, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo aluminum
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Single Digit 3 brakes, Avid AD 3 levers
Avid Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid FR-1 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe STS
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe STS
Handlebar
Answer Taperlite
Answer Taperlite
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Ritchey Logic Comp
Ritchey Logic Comp
Saddle
WTB Speed V Comp
WTB Speed V Comp
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rims
Mavic X139, 32-hole
Alex TD-17, 32-hole
Spokes
WTB stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
WTB stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Scorpion
26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Mosquito
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1062 mm
1062 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
38.1 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.