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2005 Jamis Dakar XC Expert · 2004 Jamis Dakar XC Expert

Specification2005 Jamis Dakar XC Expert2004 Jamis Dakar XC Expert
Overview
Model year20052004
BrandJamisJamis
ModelDakar XC ExpertDakar XC Expert
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID9310392459
Original MSRP$2,099.95$1,999.95
ColorsRedGrey/Silver
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight27.25 lb26.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialAluminum/carbon fiber seat stays7005 aluminum
ForkFox FRL, 100mm travelFox F100 RL, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockFox Float RL AVA, 90mm travelFox Float RL, 90mm travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LXShimano Deore XT RapidFire STI
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetTruVativ Stylo Team, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Stylo, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ GIGA pipeShimano XTR
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 12 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG93, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-7701, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsCrank Brothers Candy CTime ATAC Classic
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore LX leversShimano Deore XT M765 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT M756 hydraulic levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Zero Stack Threadless WTB Team1 1/8" Zero Stack Threadless Cane Creek ZS-2
HandlebarTruvativ XR riserTruVativ Team
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemTruVativ XRTruVativ Team
SaddleFi'zi:k GobiFi'zi:k Plateau, chrome-moly rails
SeatpostTruVativ XR Dual Clamp, 27.2mm diameterTruVativ Team, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore XT discFront: Shimano Deore XT disc, Rear: Shimano XTR disc
RimsMavic XM 317, 32-holeMavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
SpokesWTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeWTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Hutchinson Bulldog AirLight26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Gold Elite
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2005 Jamis Dakar XC Expert2004 Jamis Dakar XC Expert
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—71°
Seat-tube angle—74°
Chainstay / rear center—425 mm
Wheelbase—1090 mm
Fork offset / rake—38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.