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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

    1999 Jamis Dakota has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Jamis Dakota.

    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.

1999 Jamis DakotaSize Legacy reference · 44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear27.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.

1998 Jamis DakotaSize Legacy reference · 42/34/24T · 11–30T · 8-speed
Lowest0.80:1Highest3.82:1Total range477%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.7 mphHighest gear27.0 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.2; 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
1999 Jamis Dakota
1998 Jamis Dakota
Overview
Model Year
1999
1998
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Dakota
Dakota
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,099.95
$1,079.95
Colors
Gloss Black
Mango
Sizes
11", 13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
11", 13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
26.25 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
Brazed/welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 631
Reynolds 631
Fork
Answer Manitou SX-R, 3.15" travel
Answer Manitou SX
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano Deore LX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Deore LX, 110mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Time Alium
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Brakes
Brakes
Avid Arch Rival 40 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers
Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
1 1/8"
Handlebar
Titec Enduro 141
Titec Enduro
Handlebar Extensions
Titec Shorty
Titec L-Bend
Stem
Titec Big AL
Titec aluminum
Saddle
SDG Comp Belair
SDG Ventura Comp, chromoly rails
Seatpost
Titec PG, 27.2mm diameter
Titec PG, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano STX suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims
Sun Rims Sub 4, 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC kevlar
26 x 2.20" WTB Primal Raptor kevlar
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1055 mm
1055 mm
Fork offset / rake
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40.6 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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