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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 Dakar XC Comp.
- Equipment
2005 Jamis Dakar XC Comp has 20 mm more front travel than 2003 Jamis Dakar XC Comp in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
- Identity & price
2003 Jamis Dakar XC Comp had an original MSRP $180 lower than 2005 Jamis Dakar XC Comp.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
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 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; 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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2005 Jamis Dakar XC Comp
2003 Jamis Dakar XC Comp
Overview
Model Year
2005
2003
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Dakar XC Comp
Dakar XC Comp
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,539.95
$1,359.95
Colors
Ano Black
Gloss White/Gloss Black
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
29.5 lb
27.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Manitou Black Super Air, 90 - 120mm adjustable travel
Answer Manitou Black Elite, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float R, 90mm travel
Fox Float R, 90mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM X.9
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
SRAM X.7, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.7
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
TruVativ Firex X, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ GIGA pipe, 113mm spindle
Shimano BB-ES51, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Wellgo WPD-823 clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 5 brakes, Avid Juicy 5 levers
Avid Single Digit 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Zero Stack Threadless WTB Race
1 1/8" Zero Stack Threadless Cane Creek ZS-2
Handlebar
Truvativ XC riser
Answer ProTaper
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
TruVativ XR
Ritchey Logic Pro
Saddle
WTB Pure V Race
Fi'zi:k Plateau, chrome-moly rails
Seatpost
TruVativ XR Dual Clamp, 27.2mm diameter
Thomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore disc
Shimano Deore disc
Rims
Mavic XM 117 Disc, 32-hole
Mavic X139 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
WTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
WTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Hutchinson Bulldog AirLight
26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python Gold Elite
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
—
71°
Seat-tube angle
—
74°
Chainstay / rear center
—
425 mm
Wheelbase
—
1090 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
38.1 mm
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.