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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
2000 Jamis Dragon has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1998 Jamis Dragon in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1998 Jamis Dragon and 2000 Jamis Dragon.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2000 Jamis Dragon has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Jamis Dragon.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1998 Jamis Dragon had an original MSRP $550 lower than 2000 Jamis Dragon.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.85; 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 Dragon
2000 Jamis Dragon
Overview
Model Year
1998
2000
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Dragon
Dragon
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,849.95
$2,400.00
Colors
Flame Red
Flame Red
Sizes
11", 13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
11", 13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
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23.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Brazed/welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 853
Reynolds 853
Fork
Answer Manitou SX Ti
Answer Manitou MARS CL, 3.15" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Carbon fiber/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore XT
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Shifters
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
SRAM 9.0 SL Half Pipe
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
SRAM 9.0 SL Short Cage
Crankset
Shimano Deore XT, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle
Shimano BB-ES70, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Time ATAC Carbon
Time ATAC
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Avid SD-Mag brakes, Avid SD-Mag levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Aheadset AC
1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek C2
Handlebar
Titec Enduro
Titec Enduro
Handlebar Extensions
Titec L-Bend
Titec Shorty
Stem
Syncros Cattlehead
Profile Stiffy
Saddle
SDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails
SDG Ventura Comp, chromoly rails
Seatpost
Thomson Elite, 27.0mm diameter
Thomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Ringle, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Mavic Crossmax UST
Rims
Sun Rims XC, 28-hole/32-hole
Mavic Crossmax UST, 18-hole/20-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Mavic stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.20" WTB Racing Raptor kevlar
26 x 1.85" Hutchinson Python Tubeless
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
1055 mm
1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 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.