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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2006 Jamis Explorer 1.0 and 2008 Jamis Explorer 1.0.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.82:1Highest3.69:1Total range448%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.82:1Highest3.43:1Total range416%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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.
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Specification
2006 Jamis Explorer 1.0
2008 Jamis Explorer 1.0
Overview
Model Year
2006
2008
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Explorer 1.0
Explorer 1.0
Bicycle Type
Comfort/commuter
Comfort/commuter
Original MSRP
$285.00
$290.00
Colors
Gloss Black, Candy Red
Copper, Montery Blue
Sizes
13.5", 15.5", 18", 21"
13.5", 15.5", 18", 21"
Weight
31 lb
30.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 PG aluminum
6061 aluminum
Fork
Jamis
Jamis
Fork Material
High-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Comfort Mix
Comfort Mix
Shifters
SRAM MRX-204
SRAM MRX-204
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-C051, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano C051, clamp on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano Altus
Crankset
Aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
Alloy Cruiser, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Loose ball
VP sealed, 119mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Cassette
—
Shimano freewheel
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 13 - 34 teeth
7-speed, 14 - 34 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC UG-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin platform
Comfort Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum linear-pull brakes, Tektro Tenera levers
Tektro forged alloy direct pull brakes, Tektro Tenera levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" sealed
1 1/8" threaded ATB sealed
Handlebar
Hi-rise
Hi-rise comfort style
Stem
Aluminum adjustable
Jamis alloy
Saddle
Jamis Comfort
Jamis Comfort
Seatpost
Suspension, 27.2mm diameter
Suspension, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Formula aluminum, Q/R
Formula sealed
Rims
Aluminum single wall, 36-hole
Alloy, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Jamis Sport Comfort
26 x 1.95" Jamis Sport Comfort
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.