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At a glance
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 26×1.85; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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
2001 Jamis Dakar Expert
1999 Jamis Dakar Expert
Overview
Model Year
2001
1999
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Dakar Expert
Dakar Expert
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,760.00
$1,399.95
Colors
Blue
Powdercoat Red/Powdercoat Yellow
Sizes
13, 15, 17, 19, 21
13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
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28 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Brazed/welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, double-butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger
7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork
Manitou Xvert Air, 4.0" travel
Answer Manitou X-Vert E, 4.0" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Fox Vanilla R, 4.0" travel
Fox Air Vanilla, 3.5" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore LX 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 GS
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-ES70, 113mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm 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
Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes levers
Avid Arch Rival 40 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
Handlebar
Syntace VRO
Titec Enduro Hell Bent
Handlebar Extensions
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Not included
Stem
Syntace VRO
Titec Big AL
Saddle
SDG Comp Belair, chromoly rails
SDG Comp Belair
Seatpost
Titec aluminum, 27.2mm diameter
Titec PG, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore XT Disc
Shimano Deore LX suspension
Rims
Mavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
Sun Rims Rhyno Lite, 28-hole/32-hole
Spokes
Sha-Dar stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.85" Hutchinson Alligator
26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC kevlar
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
424.2 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1066.8 mm
1067 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
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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.