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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1998 Jamis Cross Country has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1997 Jamis Cross Country.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
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 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
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 Cross Country
1997 Jamis Cross Country
Overview
Model Year
1998
1997
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Cross Country
Cross Country
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$289.95
$309.95
Colors
Electric Blue, Primal Green
Cobalt blue, Matte Ti
Sizes
14.5", 16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", womens 16", womens 19"
14.5", 16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight
—
28.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Fork
Jamis
Spinner
Fork Material
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano AceraX
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-170
Grip Shift MRX-170
Front Derailleur
Shimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano AceraX
Shimano AceraX
Crankset
SR XR17, 24/34/42 teeth
SR CW-CH20, 24/34/42 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
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo w/clips & straps
Wellgo LU-943
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus brakes, GS-2 forged alloy levers
Lee Chi 748A brakes, Lee Chi GS-2 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Chin Haur CH90
1" Victor VP-H67W
Handlebar
Hsin Lung steel
Hsin Lung steel
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Jamis
Hsin Lung steel
Saddle
Jamis Trail
Viscount 9701
Seatpost
Hsin Lung micro-adjust, 26.8mm diameter
Kalloy SP-242, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Formula aluminum, Q/R
Shimano RM-40
Rims
Weinmann 4019, 36-hole
Alex VP-20, 36-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 1.95" Kenda K-850
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
70.5°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
72.5°
72.5°
Chainstay / rear center
429.3 mm
429.3 mm
Wheelbase
1049 mm
1061.7 mm
Fork offset / rake
50 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.