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1998 Jamis Dakar Expert · 2000 Jamis Dakar Expert

Specification1998 Jamis Dakar Expert2000 Jamis Dakar Expert
Overview
Model year19982000
BrandJamisJamis
ModelDakar ExpertDakar Expert
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID7961590107
Original MSRP$1,339.95$1,600.00
ColorsCream front/red rearRace Blue/Race Yellow
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight28.75 lb27.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedBrazed/welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted7005 aluminum, double-butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkAnswer Manitou X-VertAnswer Manitou X-Vert, 4.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crownAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla, 3.5" travelFox Vanilla R, 4.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixN/A
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SLShimano Deore Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGSShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teethShimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindleShimano BB-ES70, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-700 cliplessTime Alium
Brakes
BrakesShimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC leversHayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Aheadset Kontak AL-21 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
HandlebarTitec EnduroTitec Hell Bent XC
Handlebar extensionsTitec L-BendN/A
StemTitec aluminumTitec Lil' AL
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp, chromoly railsSDG Comp Belair, chromoly rails
SeatpostTitec PG, 27.2mm diameterTitec aluminum, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RCReal Disc
RimsSun Rims CR18, 32-holeMavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-buttedSha-Dar stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.20" WTB Primal Raptor26 x 1.85" Hutchinson Alligator
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Jamis Dakar Expert2000 Jamis Dakar Expert
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 13, 2026.