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1997 Jamis Aragon · 1996 Jamis Aragon

Specification1997 Jamis Aragon1996 Jamis Aragon
Overview
Model year19971996
BrandJamisJamis
ModelAragonAragon
Bicycle typeHybridHybrid
Archive ID6433057517
Original MSRP$349.95$349.95
ColorsCinnamon, emerald greenDark blue, green
Sizes16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23", womens 16", womens 19"16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23", womens 17.5"
Weight27.5 lb27.75 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear staysChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkSpinnerAkisu
Fork materialChromoly, butted, unicrown crownHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano AlivioShimano Alivio
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170Grip Shift MRX-100
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano AlivioShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teethCyclone CPI-348 SQS, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindleTien Hsin BB-7700 sealed cartridge, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-947Wellgo LU-943
Brakes
BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Lee Chi GS-1 leversJo-Ying 990A brakes, Dia-Compe PC-3N levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" Victor VP-H671" Tien Hsin TH-K2
HandlebarHsin Lung steelKalloy alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemHsin Lung steelKalloy alloy
SaddleViscount 9401Jamis Cross
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 26.8 mm diameterKalloy SP-242, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Altus—
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 36-holeAlex alloy, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 38c Cheng Shin C-1069700 x 38c Cheng Shin C-1069
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 Jamis Aragon1996 Jamis Aragon
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle72°71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°74°
Chainstay / rear center434.3 mm434.3 mm
Wheelbase1036.3 mm1038.9 mm
Fork offset / rake50.8 mm49.5 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.