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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
2001 Jamis Dakota AL has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1998 Jamis Dakota AL in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1998 Jamis Dakota AL and 2001 Jamis Dakota AL.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2001 Jamis Dakota AL has a 19% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Jamis Dakota AL.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2001 Jamis Dakota AL had an original MSRP $350 lower than 1998 Jamis Dakota AL.
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.
Lowest0.65:1Highest3.82:1Total range590%
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.
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 Dakota AL
2001 Jamis Dakota AL
Overview
Model Year
1998
2001
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Dakota AL
Dakota AL
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,349.95
$1,000.00
Colors
Silver Flake
White
Sizes
12", 14", 17", 19", 21"
12, 14, 17, 19, 21
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton ProGram Elite double-butted
7005 aluminum
Fork
Answer Manitou SX-R
Answer Manitou MARS, 3.10" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL/Shimano Deore LX
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Deore top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Deore, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Time ATAC Carbon
Wellgo WPD-813 clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Avid 1D-30 brakes, Avid SD-3.0 levers
Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid SD 5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Aheadset Kontak AL-2
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
Handlebar
Titec Enduro
Manitou Taperlite
Handlebar Extensions
Titec L-Bend
Not included
Stem
Syncros Cattlehead
Manitou Orbit
Saddle
SDG Ventura Comp, chromoly rails
SDG Comp Belair
Seatpost
Thomson Elite, 26.8mm diameter
Rock Shox Mountain, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore
Rims
Sun Rims XC, 32-hole
Mavic X 139 N, 32-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Sha-Dar stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.20" WTB Primal Raptor kevlar
26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Mosquito
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°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
1055 mm
1016 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.