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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1996 Jamis Coda has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1997 Jamis Coda in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 Jamis Coda and 1996 Jamis Coda.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Identity & price
1997 Jamis Coda had an original MSRP $250 lower than 1996 Jamis Coda.
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 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; 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 Coda
1996 Jamis Coda
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Coda
Coda
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$549.95
$799.95
Colors
Metallica silver
Metallica
Sizes
16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23"
16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23"
Weight
24.3 lb
24.25 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly, double-butted
Chromoly, double-butted, heat-treated
Fork
Spinner
Spinner
Fork Material
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Grip Shift/Shimano STX-RC
Shimano Deore LX
Shifters
Grip Shift ESP 500
Grip Shift SRT-600
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Sugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-951 w/clips & straps
Wellgo WPD-96A (clipless)
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers
Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Victor VP-H81NW
1" Tien Hsin TH-3050W
Handlebar
Kalloy aluminum
Spectre Wonderbar
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kalloy chromoly
Spectre
Saddle
Viscount 2973
Vetta Shape Anatomic
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-265, 26.8 mm diameter
USE suspension, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano STX-RC
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Rims
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Araya TX-350, 32-hole
Spokes
Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 38c Cheng Shin C-1069
700 x 38c Avocet Cross
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
72°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
434.3 mm
434.3 mm
Wheelbase
1046.5 mm
1038.9 mm
Fork offset / rake
50.8 mm
49.5 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.