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2006 Jamis Dakar XC Comp · 2003 Jamis Dakar XC Comp

Specification2006 Jamis Dakar XC Comp2003 Jamis Dakar XC Comp
Overview
Model year20062003
BrandJamisJamis
ModelDakar XC CompDakar XC Comp
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID9423430345
Original MSRP$1,700.00$1,359.95
ColorsAno Black/Ano SilverGloss White/Gloss Black
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight29.25 lb27.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialKinesium Alloy/7005 Rear Triangle7005 aluminum
ForkManitou R7 CompAnswer 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.9 TriggerShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleurSRAM X-Gen, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurSRAM X.9Shimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetTruvativ Firex Team, 22/32/44 teethShimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTruvativ GXPShimano BB-ES51, 113mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 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" integrated WTB Race1 1/8" Zero Stack Threadless Cane Creek ZS-2
HandlebarTruvativ XR riserAnswer ProTaper
Handlebar extensions—Not 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 nipples—Brass 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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Measurement2006 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 14, 2026.