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2004 Jamis Dakar Sport · 2005 Jamis Dakar Sport

Specification2004 Jamis Dakar Sport2005 Jamis Dakar Sport
Overview
Model year20042005
BrandJamisJamis
ModelDakar SportDakar Sport
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID9245393109
Original MSRP$999.95$1,059.00
ColorsGrey/BlackAno Red
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight31.75 lb31.75 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum7005 aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou Black Sport, 100mm travelManitou Splice Super, 100 - 130mm adjustable travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla Coil, 90mm travelFox Float, 90mm travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFire SLShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
CranksetTruVativ Hussefelt, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ GIGA pipe, 113mm spindleTruVativ ISIS Drive SL, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC Z9200, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-823 cliplessWellgo WPD-823 clipless
Brakes
BrakesHayes HMX-1 Mechanical Disc brakes, Hayes HML-1 Mechanical Disc leversAvid BB-5 disc front/Avid BB-5 disc rear brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe STS1 1/8" Zero Stack Threadless Aheadset STS
HandlebarAluminum, 1" riseAluminum riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemJamis aluminumAluminum threadless
SaddleJamis ATBWTB Laser V Comp
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameterAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFormula aluminum disc, Q/RFormula disc
RimsAlex TD-17, 32-holeWTB SpeedDisc, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeWTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Mosquito26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Scorpion
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2004 Jamis Dakar Sport2005 Jamis Dakar Sport
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle71°—
Seat-tube angle74°—
Chainstay / rear center425 mm—
Wheelbase1090 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 13, 2026.