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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
2003 Jamis Komodo has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 2002 Jamis Komodo in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 2002 Jamis Komodo and 2003 Jamis Komodo.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Identity & price
2003 Jamis Komodo had an original MSRP $200 lower than 2002 Jamis Komodo.
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 26×2.3; 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
2002 Jamis Komodo
2003 Jamis Komodo
Overview
Model Year
2002
2003
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Komodo
Komodo
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,799.95
$1,599.95
Colors
Gold/Black
Flat Slate
Sizes
12", 14", 17", 19", 21"
12", 14", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
25.5 lb
27.25 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Elite
6061 T6 aluminum
Fork
Answer Manitou Black Super Air, 4.0" travel
Marzocchi Z-1 Freeride, 130mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano LX Hollowtech, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-ES70, 113mm spindle
TruVativ GIGA pipe, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Time ATAC Alium
Time ATAC Z
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic brakes, Hayes levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" integrated Cane Creek ZS-2
1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek ZS-2
Handlebar
Syntace VRO
Ritchey Rizer Comp 31.8mm
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Syntace VRO
TruVativ Holzfeller DH
Saddle
Koski Contour Team
Fi'zi:k Plateau, chrome-moly rails
Seatpost
Rock Shox Mountain, 26.8mm diameter
Thomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Mavic Crossroc Disc
Shimano Deore XT disc
Rims
Mavic Crossroc UST Disc, 24-hole
Mavic F219, 32-hole
Spokes
Mavic stainless steel
WTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Tubeless
26 x 2.30" Hutchinson Scorpion
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
70°
Seat-tube angle
74°
72.5°
Chainstay / rear center
424.2 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1059.2 mm
1071 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.