- Frame
- Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
- Groupset
- Shimano Altus
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1997 Jamis Explorer has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 2001 Jamis Explorer in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 Jamis Explorer and 2001 Jamis Explorer.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2001 Jamis Explorer has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 1997 Jamis Explorer.
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.
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.23:1Total range377%
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.
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Specification
1997 Jamis Explorer
2001 Jamis Explorer
Overview
Model Year
1997
2001
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Explorer
Explorer
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$239.95
$240.00
Colors
Charcoal, Matte Blue
Black, Blue, Orange
Sizes
14.5", 16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"
14.5, 14.5", 16, 17.5, 19.5, 21.5", womens 17.5"
Weight
30 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
Fork
Spinner
Spinner
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Aluminum/chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Altus
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-170
SRAM MRX
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-30, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
SR FD-TP180GXH, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano Acera
Crankset
SR XR10 aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
Sakae CW-XR182PB, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Victor VPB-33, 118 mm spindle
Three piece, sealed, 118mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-943
Wellgo resin
Brakes
Brakes
Lee Chi 748C brakes, Lee Chi GL-1 levers
Tektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro linear-pull levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Victor VP-H67
1 1/8"
Handlebar
Hsin Lung steel
Jamis Hi-Rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Hsin Lung steel
Jamis Hi-Rise
Saddle
Viscount 9701
Viscount
Seatpost
Pillar, steel, 26.8 mm diameter
Trans X JD-555, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
King Kong 510 SE, Q/R
Aluminum, Q/R
Rims
Alex VP-20, 36-hole
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes
Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Xingda stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Duro HF-855
26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70.5°
71°
Seat-tube angle
72.5°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
429.3 mm
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
1061.7 mm
1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake
45.7 mm
38.1 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.