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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Jamis Exile.
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 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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
2004 Jamis Exile
2005 Jamis Exile
Overview
Model Year
2004
2005
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Exile
Exile
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$829.95
$899.95
Colors
Blue/Black
Ano Black
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
26.25 lb
28.75 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 520
Reynolds 520
Fork
Answer Manitou Axel Elite, 80mm travel
Manitou Axel Super, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
SRAM X-7
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
SRAM X.7, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore SGS
SRAM X.7
Crankset
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ DH ISIS, 113mm spindle
TruVativ ISIS Drive SL, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid FR-1 levers
Avid BB-5 disc front/Avid BB-5 disc rear brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe STS
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
Handlebar
Answer Taperlite
TruVativ XR flat
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Ritchey Logic Comp
TruVativ XR
Saddle
WTB Speed V Comp
WTB Speed V Comp
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
TruVativ XR Single Clamp, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore
Front: Shimano M475 disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Rims
Alex TD-17, 32-hole
Alex TD-17, 32-hole
Spokes
WTB stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
WTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Mosquito
26 x 2.10" Hutchinson Bulldog AirLight
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
71°
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Seat-tube angle
73.5°
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Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
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Wheelbase
1062 mm
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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.