Bicycle comparison

1999 Jamis Dakota · 1998 Jamis Dakota

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
Archive ID	88371	77623
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	—
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
Rear shock	N/A	N/A
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	—
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

Specification

1999 Jamis Dakota

1998 Jamis Dakota

Overview

Model year

1999

1998

Brand

Jamis

Model

Dakota

Bicycle type

Mountain bike, front suspension

Archive ID

88371

77623

Original MSRP

$1,099.95

$1,079.95

Colors

Gloss Black

Mango

Sizes

11", 13", 15", 17", 19", 21"

Weight

26.25 lb

—

Frameset

Frame construction

Brazed/welded

TIG-welded

Frame material

Reynolds 631

Fork

Answer Manitou SX-R, 3.15" travel

Answer Manitou SX

Fork material

Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown

Rear shock

N/A

Drivetrain

Component group

Mountain Mix

Shifters

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

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

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

—

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

Front tire

26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC kevlar

26 x 2.20" WTB Primal Raptor kevlar

Wheel size

26" wheels

Geometry comparison

One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.

Measurement	1999 Jamis Dakota	1998 Jamis Dakota
Selected size / position	Legacy reference	Legacy reference
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	—	40.6 mm

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