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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1998 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 1998 Jamis Coda.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
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.
Lowest0.82:1Highest4.36:1Total range530%
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
1998 Jamis Coda
Overview
Model Year
1997
1998
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Coda
Coda
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$549.95
$609.95
Colors
Metallica silver
Flame Red
Sizes
16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23"
16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23"
Weight
24.3 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly, double-butted
Reynolds 525
Fork
Spinner
Jamis
Fork Material
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Grip Shift/Shimano STX-RC
Shimano Nexave
Shifters
Grip Shift ESP 500
Shimano Nexave
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Nexave top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Shimano Nexave
Crankset
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Nexave, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 110.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-951 w/clips & straps
Wellgo w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers
Shimano Nexave modulated V brakes, Shimano Nexave levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Victor VP-H81NW
1" Victor VP-242
Handlebar
Kalloy aluminum
Kalloy Riser 6061 butted
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kalloy chromoly
Kalloy chromoly
Saddle
Viscount 2973
Jamis Comp
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-265, 26.8 mm diameter
Post Moderne suspension, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano STX-RC
Front: Formula aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano R080
Rims
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18, 36-hole
Spokes
Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 38c Cheng Shin C-1069
700 x 38c Cheng Shin C-1069
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
435 mm
Wheelbase
1046.5 mm
1051 mm
Fork offset / rake
50.8 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.