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2005 Jamis Dakota AL · 2004 Jamis Dakota AL

Specification2005 Jamis Dakota AL2004 Jamis Dakota AL
Overview
Model year20052004
BrandJamisJamis
ModelDakota ALDakota AL
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID9311392449
Original MSRP$1,099.95$1,049.95
ColorsAno GreySilver/Black
Sizes12", 14", 17", 19", 21"13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight25.75 lb25 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum7005 aluminum
ForkManitou Skareb Super SPV, 80mm travelAnswer Manitou Skareb Comp, 80mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM X-7Shimano Deore RapidFire
Front derailleurSRAM X.7, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurSRAM X.9Shimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetTruVativ Firex X, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Stylo, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ ISIS Drive SL, 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 BB-5 disc front/Avid BB-5 disc rear brakes, Avid FR-5 leversAvid Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid FR-1 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Zero Stack Threadless Aheadset SAS1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe SAS
HandlebarTruVativ XR flatAnswer Taperlite
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemTruVativ XRRitchey Logic Pro
SaddleWTB Pure V RaceFi'zi:k Nisene, chrome-moly rails
SeatpostTruVativ XR Single Clamp, 27.2mm diameterAluminum, suspension, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore discShimano Deore
RimsMavic XM 117 Disc, 32-holeMavic XM 117 Disc, 32-hole
SpokesWTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeWTB stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Hutchinson Bulldog AirLight26 x 2.20" Hutchinson Mosquito
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2005 Jamis Dakota AL2004 Jamis Dakota AL
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—71°
Seat-tube angle—73.5°
Chainstay / rear center—425 mm
Wheelbase—1071 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.