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1998 Jamis Dakar Pro · 2001 Jamis Dakar Pro

Specification1998 Jamis Dakar Pro2001 Jamis Dakar Pro
Overview
Model year19982001
BrandJamisJamis
ModelDakar ProDakar Pro
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID7313990559
Original MSRP$1,999.95$1,900.00
ColorsBall-burnishedGrey, Red
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"13, 15, 17, 19, 21
Weight27.5 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedBrazed/welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted7005 aluminum, double-butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkAnswer Manitou X-Vert RAnswer Manitou MARS Super, 3.10" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crownAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla RX, 3.5" travelFox Float R, 4.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL/Shimano Deore XTMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 9.0SLShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0SLShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teethShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindleShimano BB-ES70, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsTime ATAC CarbonTime ATAC Classic
Brakes
BrakesAvid 1D-30 brakes, Avid SD-3.0 leversAvid Single Digit 10 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Aheadset AC1 1/8" threadless Dia Compe S2
HandlebarTitec EnduroManitou ProTaper OE
Handlebar extensionsTitec L-BendN/A
StemSyncros CattleheadManitou Orbit
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp, chromoly railsSDG Comp Belair, chromoly rails
SeatpostThomson Elite, 27.2mm diameterThomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Ringle Son of Bubba, Rear: Shimano Deore XTMavic Cross Roc Tubeless Disc
RimsSun Rims 0 XC, 28-hole/32-holeMavic Crossroc UST Tubeless, 18-hole/20-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-buttedMavic
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipplesAluminum nipples
Front tire26 x 2.20" WTB Primal Raptor kevlar26 x 1.95" Hutchinson Python Tubeless
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Jamis Dakar Pro2001 Jamis Dakar Pro
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm424.2 mm
Wheelbase1067 mm1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.