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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Gearing

    1994 Jamis Dakota has a 15% lower climbing ratio than 1993 Jamis Dakota.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

  2. Identity & price

    1993 Jamis Dakota had an original MSRP $430 lower than 1994 Jamis Dakota.

    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.

1993 Jamis DakotaSize Legacy reference · 46/36/26T · 12–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.93:1Highest3.83:1Total range413%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.5 mphHighest gear26.9 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

1994 Jamis DakotaSize Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–28T · 8-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.5 mphHighest gear26.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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.

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Specification
1993 Jamis Dakota
1994 Jamis Dakota
Overview
Model Year
1993
1994
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Dakota
Dakota
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$865.00
$1,295.00
Colors
—
—
Sizes
16, 17.5, 19.5, 21.5
14.5", 16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"
Weight
24.3 lb
24.75 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Tange MTB DB chrome-moly
Tange chromoly, double-butted
Fork
Taper gauge chrome-moly
Rock Shox Quadra 21
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore XT/DX/LX Rapidfire Plus
Shimano Deore XT
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Shimano Deore XT Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 26/36/46 teeth
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG70
Shimano HG-91
Pedals
Spectre UL Comp w/Clips & Straps
Spectre UL Comp w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX brakes, levers
Shimano Deore LX w/XT Servo-Wave Levers brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Handlebar
Spectre UL Comp 2014
Spectre UL Comp, 2014 aluminum, 6bend, 560mm
Stem
Spectre UL Comp
Spectre UL Comp Direct Mount
Saddle
Spectre Titanium
Spectre, titanium rails
Seatpost
Spectre UL Comp, 330mm
Spectre UL Comp, 2014 aluminum, 300mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore DX
Shimano Deore XT
Rims
Araya RM-400 Pro, 32-hole
Mavic 231, 32-hole
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max Kevlar
26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max kevlar
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
71°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
1047.8 mm
1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake
44.4 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.

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