Velopedia Bicycle Archive
Compare Bicycles
Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.
Edit comparison
Add a bicycle
Search the Archive without leaving this comparison.
1 of 2 bicycles
At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1998 Jamis Explorer has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 2001 Jamis Explorer in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 2001 Jamis Explorer and 1998 Jamis Explorer.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2001 Jamis Explorer has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Jamis Explorer.
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.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.23:1Total range377%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2001 Jamis Explorer
1998 Jamis Explorer
Overview
Model Year
2001
1998
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Explorer
Explorer
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$240.00
$239.95
Colors
Black, Blue, Orange
Flame Red, Gloss Black
Sizes
14.5, 14.5", 16, 17.5, 19.5, 21.5", womens 17.5"
14.5", 16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Spinner
Jamis
Fork Material
Aluminum/chromoly, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM MRX
Grip Shift MRX-170
Front Derailleur
SR FD-TP180GXH, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Crankset
Sakae CW-XR182PB, 24/34/42 teeth
SR XR11, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Three piece, sealed, 118mm spindle
Chin Haur CH-48, 118mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo resin
Wellgo
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro linear-pull levers
Shimano Altus brakes, GS-1 alloy levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8"
1 1/8" Chin Haur CH90
Handlebar
Jamis Hi-Rise
Hsin Lung steel
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Jamis Hi-Rise
Jamis
Saddle
Viscount
Jamis Sport
Seatpost
Trans X JD-555, 26.8mm diameter
Pillar, steel, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Aluminum, Q/R
Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: aluminum, nutted
Rims
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes
Xingda stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin
26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
74°
72.5°
Chainstay / rear center
424.2 mm
430 mm
Wheelbase
1059.2 mm
1050 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
50 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.