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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
1999 Jamis Dakar Expert had an original MSRP $360 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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
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.
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Specification
1999 Jamis Dakar Expert
2001 Jamis Dakar Expert
Overview
Model Year
1999
2001
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Dakar Expert
Dakar Expert
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,399.95
$1,760.00
Colors
Powdercoat Red/Powdercoat Yellow
Blue
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
13, 15, 17, 19, 21
Weight
28 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Brazed/welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
7005 aluminum, double-butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork
Answer Manitou X-Vert E, 4.0" travel
Manitou Xvert Air, 4.0" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Fox Air Vanilla, 3.5" travel
Fox Vanilla R, 4.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT GS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 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
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Time Alium
Time Alium
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Arch Rival 40 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
Handlebar
Titec Enduro Hell Bent
Syntace VRO
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Titec Big AL
Syntace VRO
Saddle
SDG Comp Belair
SDG Comp Belair, chromoly rails
Seatpost
Titec PG, 27.2mm diameter
Titec aluminum, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX suspension
Shimano Deore XT Disc
Rims
Sun Rims Rhyno Lite, 28-hole/32-hole
Mavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Sha-Dar stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC kevlar
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
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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.