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2001 Jamis Dakar Expert · 2000 Jamis Dakar Expert

Specification2001 Jamis Dakar Expert2000 Jamis Dakar Expert
Overview
Model year20012000
BrandJamisJamis
ModelDakar ExpertDakar Expert
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID9056090107
Original MSRP$1,760.00$1,600.00
ColorsBlueRace Blue/Race Yellow
Sizes13, 15, 17, 19, 2113", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight—27.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionBrazed/weldedBrazed/welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger7005 aluminum, double-butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkManitou Xvert Air, 4.0" travelAnswer Manitou X-Vert, 4.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crownAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla R, 4.0" travelFox Vanilla R, 4.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixN/A
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFire SLShimano Deore Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GSShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teethShimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-ES70, 113mm spindleShimano BB-ES70, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsTime AliumTime Alium
Brakes
BrakesHayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes leversHayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
HandlebarSyntace VROTitec Hell Bent XC
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemSyntace VROTitec Lil' AL
SaddleSDG Comp Belair, chromoly railsSDG Comp Belair, chromoly rails
SeatpostTitec aluminum, 27.2mm diameterTitec aluminum, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore XT DiscReal Disc
RimsMavic X223 Disc, 32-holeMavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
SpokesSha-Dar stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gaugeSha-Dar stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.85" Hutchinson Alligator26 x 1.85" Hutchinson Alligator
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2001 Jamis Dakar Expert2000 Jamis Dakar Expert
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm424.2 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm38.1 mm

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