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- Reynolds 525
- Groupset
- Mountain Mix
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Key differences
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- Handling
1998 Jamis Tangier has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1997 Jamis Tangier in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1998 Jamis Tangier and 1997 Jamis Tangier.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
1998 Jamis Tangier has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1997 Jamis Tangier.
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.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
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
1998 Jamis Tangier
1997 Jamis Tangier
Overview
Model Year
1998
1997
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Tangier
Tangier
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$469.95
$449.95
Colors
Astro Blue
Cobalt blue
Sizes
16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23"
16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight
—
25.2 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 525
Chromoly, double-butted
Fork
Jamis
Spinner
Fork Material
4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano STX
Shifters
Grip Shift ESP 500
Grip Shift SRT-400i
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Shimano STX
Crankset
Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110.5mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo
Wellgo LU-951 w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers
Shimano Alivio A-brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Victor VP-H67W
1" Victor VP-H67W
Handlebar
Kalloy Riser 6061 butted
Kalloy aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kalloy chromoly
Kalloy chromoly
Saddle
Jamis Comp
Viscount 2974
Seatpost
Kalloy aluminum micro-adjust, 26.8mm diameter
Kalloy SP-265, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano R050
Shimano Alivio
Rims
Sun Rims CR18, 36-hole
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Shuhn Lih 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
71°
72°
Seat-tube angle
74°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
435 mm
434.3 mm
Wheelbase
1051 mm
1036.3 mm
Fork offset / rake
50 mm
50.8 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.