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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
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Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.80:1Highest3.82:1Total range477%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; 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
1998 Jamis Durango AL
1997 Jamis Durango AL
Overview
Model Year
1998
1997
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Durango AL
Durango AL
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$469.95
$529.95
Colors
Electric Blue, Gloss Black
Black, Emerald Green
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
—
26.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Jamis
Spinner
Fork Material
4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano STX-RC
Shifters
Shimano STX RapidFire SL
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano STX-RC
Crankset
Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110mm 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-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo w/clips & straps
Wellgo LU-955S w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro levers
Dia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Victor VP-H98W sealed
1 1/8" Victor VP-H94 sealed
Handlebar
Hsin Lung steel
Kalloy aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Jamis
Kalloy chromoly
Saddle
Jamis Comp
Viscount 2974
Seatpost
Kalloy aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter
Kalloy SP-265, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Rims
Sun Rims Z-19, 32-hole
Sun Rims AT18, 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
26 x 2.20" WTB Primal Raptor
26 x 2.00" Duro HF-855
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
1055 mm
1074.4 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 mm
45.7 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.