- Frame
- Chromoly, double-butted, heat-treated
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore LX
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 1996 Jamis Aurora is Mountain; 1998 Jamis Aurora is Road.
- Handling
1996 Jamis Aurora has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1998 Jamis Aurora in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1996 Jamis Aurora and 1998 Jamis Aurora.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
1996 Jamis Aurora has a 27% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Jamis Aurora.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1998 Jamis Aurora had an original MSRP $270 lower than 1996 Jamis Aurora.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.1.
Lowest1.08:1Highest4.18:1Total range386%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×25; 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
1996 Jamis Aurora
1998 Jamis Aurora
Overview
Model Year
1996
1998
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Aurora
Aurora
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Road/sport
Original MSRP
$869.95
$599.95
Colors
Black cherry, Emerald Green
Electric Blue
Sizes
14.5", 16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"
50 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 62 cm
Weight
26 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly, double-butted, heat-treated
Reynolds 525
Fork
Rock Shox Quadra 21R
Jamis
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano RSX
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-600
Shimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano RSX GS
Crankset
Sugino Impel 350, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 118mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Spectre UL Comp w/clips & straps
Wellgo w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers
Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
1" Victor VP-H242NW
Handlebar
Spectre Wonderbar
Kalloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Spectre Flip Flop forged alloy
Kalloy chromoly
Saddle
Vetta AT Transverse
Jamis Comp
Seatpost
Spectre UL Comp, 26.8 mm diameter
Kalloy aluminum micro-adjust, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
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Shimano RSX
Rims
Sun Metal AT18, 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor
700 x 25c Ritchey Tom Slick
Rear Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB Desert Raptor
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Wheel Size
26" wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71.5°
72°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
424.2 mm
450 mm
Wheelbase
1041.4 mm
1037 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
50 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.