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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1998 Jamis Aragon has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1997 Jamis Aragon in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 Jamis Aragon and 1998 Jamis Aragon.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
1998 Jamis Aragon has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 1997 Jamis Aragon.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
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 Aragon
1998 Jamis Aragon
Overview
Model Year
1997
1998
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Aragon
Aragon
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$349.95
$319.95
Colors
Cinnamon, Emerald Green
Gloss White, Ruby Red
Sizes
16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23"
Weight
27.5 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
4130 chromoly
Fork
Spinner
Jamis
Fork Material
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Alivio
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-170
Grip Shift MRX-170
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 110.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-947
Wellgo
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus brakes, Lee Chi GS-1 levers
Shimano Altus brakes, GS-1 alloy levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Victor VP-H67
1" Chin Haur CH71
Handlebar
Hsin Lung steel
Hsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Hsin Lung steel
Jamis
Saddle
Viscount 9401
Jamis Cross
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-242, 26.8 mm diameter
Hsin Lung micro-adjust, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Altus
Formula aluminum, Q/R
Rims
Weinmann Zac 19, 36-hole
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes
Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
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
1036.3 mm
1041 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.