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2005 Jamis Dakar XC Expert · 2006 Jamis Dakar XC Expert

Specification2005 Jamis Dakar XC Expert2006 Jamis Dakar XC Expert
Overview
Model year20052006
BrandJamisJamis
ModelDakar XC ExpertDakar XC Expert
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID9310394233
Original MSRP$2,099.95$2,300.00
ColorsRedCandy Red/Ano Silver
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"21", 19", 13", 15", 17"
Weight27.25 lb27.75 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded/bonded
Frame materialAluminum/carbon fiber seat staysKinesium Alloy/Carbon Stays
ForkFox FRL, 100mm travelFox Float RL, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockFox Float RL AVA, 90mm travelFox Float RP3, 90mm travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LXShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
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
CranksetTruVativ Stylo Team, 22/32/44 teethTruvativ Stylo Team, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ GIGA pipeTruvativ GXP, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG93, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG93, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsCrank Brothers Candy CCrank Brothers Candy C
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore LX leversAvid Juicy 5 brakes, Avid Juicy 5 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Zero Stack Threadless WTB Team1 1/8" integrated WTB Team
HandlebarTruvativ XR riserTruvativ XR riser
Handlebar extensionsNot included—
StemTruVativ XRTruvativ XR
SaddleFi'zi:k GobiFi'zi:k Gobi Cr-Mo Rails
SeatpostTruVativ XR Dual Clamp, 27.2mm diameterTruvativ XR Dual Clamp, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore XT discShimano Deore disc
RimsMavic XM 317, 32-holeFront: Mavic XM 317, Rear: Mavic XM-317 Disc, 32-hole
SpokesWTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeWTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.10" Hutchinson Bulldog AirLight26 x 2.10" Hutchinson Bulldog AirLight
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

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