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2005 Jamis Dakar XC Comp · 2003 Jamis Dakar XC Comp

Specification2005 Jamis Dakar XC Comp2003 Jamis Dakar XC Comp
Overview
Model year20052003
BrandJamisJamis
ModelDakar XC CompDakar XC Comp
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID9310430345
Original MSRP$1,539.95$1,359.95
ColorsAno BlackGloss White/Gloss Black
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight29.5 lb27.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum7005 aluminum
ForkManitou Black Super Air, 90 - 120mm adjustable travelAnswer Manitou Black Elite, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockFox Float R, 90mm travelFox Float R, 90mm travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM X.9Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleurSRAM X.7, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurSRAM X.7Shimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetTruVativ Firex X, 22/32/44 teethShimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ GIGA pipe, 113mm spindleShimano BB-ES51, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M505 SPDWellgo WPD-823 clipless
Brakes
BrakesAvid Juicy 5 brakes, Avid Juicy 5 leversAvid Single Digit 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Zero Stack Threadless WTB Race1 1/8" Zero Stack Threadless Cane Creek ZS-2
HandlebarTruvativ XC riserAnswer ProTaper
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemTruVativ XRRitchey Logic Pro
SaddleWTB Pure V RaceFi'zi:k Plateau, chrome-moly rails
SeatpostTruVativ XR Dual Clamp, 27.2mm diameterThomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore discShimano Deore disc
RimsMavic XM 117 Disc, 32-holeMavic X139 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 Comp2003 Jamis Dakar XC Comp
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 12, 2026.