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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1999 Jamis Dragon has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1997 Jamis Dragon in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 Jamis Dragon and 1999 Jamis Dragon.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Identity & price
1997 Jamis Dragon had an original MSRP $600 lower than 1999 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.
Lowest0.75:1Highest4.18:1Total range558%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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
1999 Jamis Dragon
Overview
Model Year
1997
1999
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Dragon
Dragon
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,799.95
$2,399.95
Colors
Red
Powder Coat Red
Sizes
11", 13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
11", 13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
24.5 lb
23.75 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Brazed/welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 853
Reynolds 853
Fork
Answer Manitou SX
Answer Manitou SX Carbon, 2.75" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Carbon fiber composite/aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Grip Shift/Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XTR
Shifters
Grip Shift ESP 900
Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano XTR, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Shimano XTR GS
Crankset
Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano XTR M952, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-M952, 112.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo WPD-700 (clipless)
Time ATAC Carbon
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-3.0 levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DLC
1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek C2
Handlebar
Titec Enduro 155
Titec Enduro 141
Handlebar Extensions
Titec L-Bend
Titec Shorty
Stem
Syncros Cattlehead
Titec Big AL
Saddle
Vetta AT Transverse, manganese rails
SDG Comp Belair, titanium rails
Seatpost
Titec AL-235, 27.0 mm diameter
Thomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XTR
Rims
Front: Mavic 220, Rear: Mavic 221, 32-hole
Sun Rims 0 XC, 28-hole/32-hole
Spokes
Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC kevlar
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71.5°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
424.2 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1059.2 mm
1055 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 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.