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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
1999 Jamis Durango AL had an original MSRP $140 lower than 1997 Jamis Durango AL.
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
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.80:1Highest3.82:1Total range477%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; 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
1997 Jamis Durango AL
1999 Jamis Durango AL
Overview
Model Year
1997
1999
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Durango AL
Durango AL
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$529.95
$389.95
Colors
Black, Emerald Green
Deep Purple, Saffron Yellow
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
12", 14", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
26.5 lb
26.75 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork
Spinner
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Fork Material
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX-RC
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Grip Shift Neos
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP27, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-955S w/clips & straps
Wellgo LU-955A w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Dia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers
Tektro 823A linear-pull brakes, Tektro 381A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Victor VP-H94 sealed
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
Handlebar
Kalloy aluminum
Kalloy Riser 6061 butted
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kalloy chromoly
Kalloy aluminum
Saddle
Viscount 2974
Velo VL-313
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-265, 27.0 mm diameter
Polygon PM-780, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Alivio
Front: Formula OV 31, Rear: Formula OV 32
Rims
Sun Rims AT18, 32-hole
Sun Rims Z-19, 32-hole
Spokes
Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Sha-Dar stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Duro HF-855
26 x 1.90" Maxxis Worm Drive
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
424.2 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1074.4 mm
1055 mm
Fork offset / rake
45.7 mm
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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.