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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Gearing

    2001 Jamis Dakar Expert has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Jamis Dakar Expert.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

  2. Identity & price

    1998 Jamis Dakar Expert had an original MSRP $420 lower than 2001 Jamis Dakar Expert.

    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.

1998 Jamis Dakar ExpertSize Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–30T · 8-speed
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.2 mphHighest gear27.0 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.2; rear size isn’t listed.

2001 Jamis Dakar ExpertSize Legacy reference · 44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.7 mphHighest gear27.5 mph

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.

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Specification
1998 Jamis Dakar Expert
2001 Jamis Dakar Expert
Overview
Model Year
1998
2001
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Dakar Expert
Dakar Expert
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,339.95
$1,760.00
Colors
Cream front/red rear
Blue
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
13, 15, 17, 19, 21
Weight
28.75 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Brazed/welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, double-butted
7005 aluminum, double-butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork
Answer Manitou X-Vert
Manitou Xvert Air, 4.0" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Fox Vanilla, 3.5" travel
Fox Vanilla R, 4.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore XT GS
Crankset
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 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-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo WPD-700 clipless
Time Alium
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers
Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Aheadset Kontak AL-2
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
Handlebar
Titec Enduro
Syntace VRO
Handlebar Extensions
Titec L-Bend
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Stem
Titec aluminum
Syntace VRO
Saddle
SDG Ventura Comp, chromoly rails
SDG Comp Belair, chromoly rails
Seatpost
Titec PG, 27.2mm diameter
Titec aluminum, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Shimano Deore XT Disc
Rims
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Mavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Sha-Dar stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.20" WTB Primal Raptor
26 x 1.85" Hutchinson Alligator
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
74°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
1067 mm
1066.8 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.

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