Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1996 Jamis Dakar Team · 1997 Jamis Dakar Team
| Specification | 1996 Jamis Dakar Team | 1997 Jamis Dakar Team |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1996 | 1997 |
| Brand | Jamis | Jamis |
| Model | Dakar Team | Dakar Team |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 59993 | 63080 |
| Original MSRP | $2,959.95 | $3,399.95 |
| Colors | Polished | Ball burnished |
| Sizes | 15", 17", 19", 21" | 15", 17", 19", 21" |
| Weight | 24 lb | 24.5 lb |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | Welded aluminum | TIG-welded |
| Frame material | Easton ProGram Elite double-butted | Easton Elite |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy SL | Answer Manitou FS Ti |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Noleen Piggyback, 2.5" travel | Cane Creek AD-8, 3.0" travel |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | — | Shimano XTR 950 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm | Shimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Precision Billet Proshift | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Crankset | Carumba Double Barrel, 22/32/42 teeth | Shimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | TNT Competition titanium, 113 mm spindle | Shimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth | 8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Ritchey Logic (clipless) | Time ATAC Carbon |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Machine Tech Zeroflex brakes, Gravity Research levers | Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 | 1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek |
| Handlebar | Profile Bar None | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included | Syncros |
| Stem | Craig Metalcraft | Syncros Cattlehead |
| Saddle | Vetta AT Transverse, vanadium rails | SDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Spectre UL Comp, 27.2 mm diameter | Syncros Hardcore aluminum, 27.0 mm diameter |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | — | Shimano XTR |
| Rims | Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole | Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Union titanium, 2.0mm straight gauge | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.90" Onza Rail kevlar | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar |
| Rear tire | 26 x 1.90" Onza Rip kevlar | — |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels | 26" wheels |
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| Measurement | 1996 Jamis Dakar Team | 1997 Jamis Dakar Team |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| Head-tube angle | 71° | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° | 74° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.2 mm | 424.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1071.9 mm | 1089.7 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.