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1995 Jamis Dakar Team · 1997 Jamis Dakar Team

Specification1995 Jamis Dakar Team1997 Jamis Dakar Team
Overview
Model year19951997
BrandJamisJamis
ModelDakar TeamDakar Team
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID3233163080
Original MSRP$2,299.95$3,399.95
ColorsCandy redBall burnished
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight24.5 lb24.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionWelded aluminumTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-buttedEaston Elite
ForkRock Shox Judy XCAnswer Manitou FS Ti
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crownAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock—Cane Creek AD-8, 3.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XTShimano XTR 950
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire PlusShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT Compact Drive, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GSShimano XTR SGS
CranksetSugino Mighty 900 Compact, 22/32/44 teethShimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsOnza HO (clipless)Time ATAC Carbon
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Shimano Deore XT leversShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek
HandlebarSectre UL CompSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extensionsNot includedSyncros
StemSpectreSyncros Cattlehead
SaddleSpectre titanium railsSDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails
SeatpostSpectre UL Comp, 27.2 mm diameterSyncros Hardcore aluminum, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore XT w/Dia-Compe Tsali frontShimano XTR
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-holeMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, double buttedWheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Onza Aggro kevlar26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Rear tire26 x 2.10" Onza Honch kevlar—
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1995 Jamis Dakar Team1997 Jamis Dakar Team
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°74°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm424.2 mm
Wheelbase1051.6 mm1089.7 mm
Fork offset / rake41.1 mm38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.