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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
2003 Jamis Quest has a 23% lower climbing ratio than 2001 Jamis Quest.
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.
Lowest1.70:1Highest4.42:1Total range260%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.30:1Highest4.73:1Total range362%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; 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 Quest
2003 Jamis Quest
Overview
Model Year
2001
2003
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Quest
Quest
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$1,300.00
$1,299.95
Colors
Polished
Ti-Plate
Sizes
47 (x650c), 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 62
47cm, 50cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm, 62cm
Weight
—
20 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Brazed/welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 631
Reynolds 631
Fork
Spinner
Kinesis Carbon
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Carbon fiber composite w/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano 105
Shimano 105 Triple
Shifters
Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano 105 Triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 SS
Shimano 105 GS
Crankset
Shimano 105, 39/53 teeth
Shimano 105 Triple, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-5500, 109.5mm spindle
Shimano BB-5500, 118.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 23 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo RC-705
Ritchey Logic Pro V.2
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe SAS
Handlebar
Ritchey Biomax Pro
Ritchey Biomax II
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Ritchey Logic Pro
Ritchey Pro
Saddle
Selle Italia XO
Fi'zi:k Pave, titanium rails
Seatpost
Ritchey Comp, 27.2mm diameter
Ritchey Pro Road V2, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Mavic Cosmos
Mavic Cosmos
Rims
Mavic Cosmos, 24-hole/28-hole
Mavic Cosmos, 24-hole/28-hole
Spokes
Mavic stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Mavic stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Aluminum nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 23c Hutchinson Excel
700 x 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
73°
73°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
410 mm
415 mm
Wheelbase
988 mm
987 mm
Fork offset / rake
41.9 mm
45 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.