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1993 Jamis Dakota · 1996 Jamis Dakota

Specification1993 Jamis Dakota1996 Jamis Dakota
Overview
Model year19931996
BrandJamisJamis
ModelDakotaDakota
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID4029958751
Original MSRP$865.00$1,069.95
Colors—Dark blue
Sizes16, 17.5, 19.5, 21.514.5", 16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"
Weight24.3 lb24.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange MTB DB chrome-molyChromoly, double-butted, heat-treated
ForkTaper gauge chrome-molyRock Shox Quadra 21R
Fork material—Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XT/DX/LX Rapidfire PlusShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX Rapidfire PlusShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 26/36/46 teethSugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSpectre UL Comp w/Clips & StrapsWellgo WPD-96A (clipless)
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX brakes, leversWTB Speed Master brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarSpectre UL Comp 2014Spectre Wonderbar
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemSpectre UL CompSpectre Flip Flop forged alloy
SaddleSpectre TitaniumVetta AT Transverse
SeatpostSpectre UL Comp, 330mmSpectre UL Comp, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore DX—
RimsAraya RM-400 Pro, 32-holeSun Metal CR18, 32-hole
Spokes—Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples—Alloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max Kevlar26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1993 Jamis Dakota1996 Jamis Dakota
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71.5°
Seat-tube angle71°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm424.2 mm
Wheelbase1047.8 mm1041.4 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.