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1998 Jamis Durango AL · 1996 Jamis Durango Al

Specification1998 Jamis Durango AL1996 Jamis Durango Al
Overview
Model year19981996
BrandJamisJamis
ModelDurango ALDurango Al
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID7451055267
Original MSRP$469.95$509.95
ColorsElectric Blue, Gloss BlackDark blue, silver
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight—26.75 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedWelded aluminum
Frame material7005 aluminum7005 aluminum
ForkJamisAkisu
Fork material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixShimano STX/Alivio
ShiftersShimano STX RapidFire SLShimano Alivio MC12-C RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano AlivioShimano STX
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teethSugino Impel 200, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindleTien Hsin BB-7700 sealed cartridge, 120 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo w/clips & strapsWellgo LU-951 w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesTektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro leversShimano AceraX M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Victor VP-H98W sealed1" Tien Hsin TH-K2W
HandlebarHsin Lung steelHsin Lung alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemJamisHsin Lung chromoly
SaddleJamis CompSpectre
SeatpostKalloy aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameterKalloy SP-263, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Formula aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano Alivio—
RimsSun Rims Z-19, 32-holeAlex VP-20, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.20" WTB Primal Raptor26 x 2.00" Duro Diamond Grip
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Jamis Durango AL1996 Jamis Durango Al
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm424.2 mm
Wheelbase1055 mm1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm44.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.