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2004 Jamis Dakota XC · 2005 Jamis Dakota XC

Specification2004 Jamis Dakota XC2005 Jamis Dakota XC
Overview
Model year20042005
BrandJamisJamis
ModelDakota XCDakota XC
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID9245093112
Original MSRP$1,399.95$1,499.00
ColorsRed/Gloss BlackBlue, Red
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight24.25 lb25.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialReynolds 631Reynolds 631
ForkAnswer Manitou Skareb Elite, 80mm travelFox FRL, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SLShimano Deore XT
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mmShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetTruVativ Stylo, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Stylo SL, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-ES51, 113mm spindleTruVativ GIGA pipe
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-HG93, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsTime ATAC AliumCrank Brothers Candy C
Brakes
BrakesAvid Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid FR-1 leversAvid BB-7 disc front/Avid BB-7 disc rear brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe SAS1 1/8" Zero Stack Threadless WTB Team
HandlebarTruvativ XC riserTruVativ XR flat
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemTruVativ XRTruVativ XR
SaddleFi'zi:k Plateau, chrome-moly railsFi'zi:k Gobi
SeatpostThomson Elite, 27.2mm diameterTruVativ XR Dual Clamp, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsMavic CrosslandShimano Deore disc
RimsMavic CrosslandMavic XM 317, 32-hole
SpokesMavicWTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Tubeless26 x 2.10" Hutchinson Bulldog TRC
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2004 Jamis Dakota XC2005 Jamis Dakota XC
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle71°—
Seat-tube angle73.5°—
Chainstay / rear center425 mm—
Wheelbase1062 mm—
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.