Bicycle comparison

1998 Jamis Cross Country · 1997 Jamis Cross Country

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
Archive ID	79986	64951
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
Rear shock	N/A	N/A
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

Specification

1998 Jamis Cross Country

1997 Jamis Cross Country

Overview

Model year

1998

1997

Brand

Jamis

Model

Cross Country

Bicycle type

Mountain bike, non-suspension

Archive ID

79986

64951

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"

Weight

—

28.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction

TIG-welded

Frame material

Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays

Fork

Jamis

Spinner

Fork material

Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Rear shock

N/A

Drivetrain

Component group

Mountain Mix

Shimano AceraX

Shifters

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

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

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

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

Handlebar extensions

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

Front tire

26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850

26 x 2.00" Duro HF-855

Wheel size

26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement	1998 Jamis Cross Country	1997 Jamis Cross Country
Selected size / position	Legacy reference	Legacy reference
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

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.