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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
2001 Jamis Dragon has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1999 Jamis Dragon in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1999 Jamis Dragon and 2001 Jamis Dragon.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2001 Jamis Dragon has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 1999 Jamis Dragon.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1999 Jamis Dragon had an original MSRP $200 lower than 2001 Jamis Dragon.
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.
Lowest0.75:1Highest4.18:1Total range558%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.71:1Highest4.18:1Total range592%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
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.
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
1999 Jamis Dragon
2001 Jamis Dragon
Overview
Model Year
1999
2001
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Dragon
Dragon
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$2,399.95
$2,600.00
Colors
Powder Coat Red
Red
Sizes
11", 13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21
Weight
23.75 lb
23.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Brazed/welded
Brazed/welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 853
Reynolds 853
Fork
Answer Manitou SX Carbon, 2.75" travel
Manitou Mars Super, 3.15" travel
Fork Material
Carbon fiber composite/aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano XTR
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano XTR, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR GS
Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset
Shimano XTR M952, 24/34/46 teeth
Shimano XTR M952, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-M952, 112.5mm spindle
Shimano BB-M952, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Time ATAC Carbon
Time ATAC Classic
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR RapidFire SL levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek C2
1 1/8" threadless Dia Compe S2
Handlebar
Titec Enduro 141
Manitou Hyperlite
Handlebar Extensions
Titec Shorty
Not included
Stem
Titec Big AL
Manitou Orbit
Saddle
SDG Comp Belair, titanium rails
SDG Ventura Comp, chromoly rails
Seatpost
Thomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter
Thomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano XTR
Mavic Crossmax UST
Rims
Sun Rims 0 XC, 28-hole/32-hole
Mavic Crossmax UST, 18-hole/20-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Mavic stainless steel, aero
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
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Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC kevlar
26 x 1.85" Hutchinson Python Tubeless
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°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
1055 mm
1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
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.