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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
1996 Jamis Dragon had an original MSRP $160 lower than 1997 Jamis Dragon.
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 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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 Dragon
1996 Jamis Dragon
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Dragon
Dragon
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,799.95
$1,639.95
Colors
Red
Polished
Sizes
11", 13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
14.5", 16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"
Weight
24.5 lb
23.75 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Reynolds 853
Chromoly, double-butted, heat-treated
Fork
Answer Manitou SX
Rock Shox Judy XC
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Grip Shift/Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore LX
Shifters
Grip Shift ESP 900
Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
White Industries, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN72, 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-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo WPD-700 (clipless)
Ritchey Logic (clipless)
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-3.0 levers
Onza H.O. brakes, Avid levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DLC
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
Handlebar
Titec Enduro 155
Spectre Wonderbar
Handlebar Extensions
Titec L-Bend
Not included
Stem
Syncros Cattlehead
Spectre Flip Flop forged alloy
Saddle
Vetta AT Transverse, manganese rails
Vetta AT Transverse, maganese rails
Seatpost
Titec AL-235, 27.0 mm diameter
Spectre UL Comp, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore XT
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Rims
Front: Mavic 220, Rear: Mavic 221, 32-hole
Mavic 220, 32-hole
Spokes
Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71.5°
71.5°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
424.2 mm
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
1059.2 mm
1041.4 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
40.6 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.