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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1996 Jamis Eclipse has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1997 Jamis Eclipse in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 Jamis Eclipse and 1996 Jamis Eclipse.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Identity & price
1996 Jamis Eclipse had an original MSRP $380 lower than 1997 Jamis Eclipse.
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.
Lowest1.70:1Highest4.42:1Total range260%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 700C×23.
Lowest1.70:1Highest4.42:1Total range260%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×24; 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 Eclipse
1996 Jamis Eclipse
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Eclipse
Eclipse
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$1,649.95
$1,269.95
Colors
Red
Dark blue
Sizes
49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm
49 cm, 52 cm, 55 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm
Weight
21.25 lb
22 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Reynolds 853
Chromoly, double-butted, heat-treated
Fork
Look
Spinner
Fork Material
Carbon fiber composite, aero crown
Chromoly, triple-butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Shimano 105SC
Shifters
Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Shimano 105SC SS
Crankset
Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Shimano 105SC, 39/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN72, 115 mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Look PM-266 clipless
Shimano PD-A525 SPD (clipless)
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers
Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Shimano 600 Ultegra
1" Shimano 600 Ultegra
Handlebar
Hsin Lung Modolo bend
Hsin Lung Modolo bend
Stem
Syncros Altura
Spectre
Saddle
Vetta AT Transverse, manganese rails
Vetta AT Transverse, maganese rails
Seatpost
Titec aluminum, 27.0 mm diameter
Spectre UL Comp, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano 600 Ultegra
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Rims
Mavic CXP 30, 28-hole/32-hole
Mavic Reflex CD, 32-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
700 x 23c Panaracer Pro Comp
700 x 24c Ritchey Road Force kevlar
Rear Tire
700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix
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Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
73.5°
73°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
415 mm
410 mm
Wheelbase
1002 mm
999 mm
Fork offset / rake
40 mm
45 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.