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1995 Jamis Dakota
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 1995
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $999.95
- Sizes
- 14.5", 16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"
- Colors
- Copper
- Weight
- 24.75 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 30 preserved details · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 32332
Model history 7 other years
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Tange Prestige chromoly, double-butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy XC |
| Fork Material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX Compact Drive, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Sugino Impel 500, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Spectre UL Comp w/clips and straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Sectre Wonderbar |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Spectre |
| Saddle | Spectre UL 260 |
| Seatpost | Spectre UL Comp, 26.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore LX w/suspension front axle |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic M400, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, double butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mad Max kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Climb Max Kevlar |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Historical reference geometry
Geometry
Historical model-level geometry recovered from Velopedia’s original archive database. The source does not identify which listed frame size this reference describes, so fit interpretation is intentionally limited and no size-normalized Archive Context is generated.
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 556.3 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1054.1 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 41.1 mm |
Geometry source: Historical archive database — model-level reference geometry. The historical source provides one model-level geometry set and does not identify the corresponding frame size.
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Model-level historical reference
Period context: At 71°, the head angle sits close to the middle of the group among mountain geometries represented in Velopedia for this period. Its 74° seat angle is toward the steeper end among the same-period mountain references.
Compared with 1527 distinct legacy mountain geometries from model years 1993–1997. Only angular measurements are used because the historical reference frame size is unidentified.See it in periodOpen an immediate comparison with preserved 1995 mountain geometries. The source frame size remains unidentified.
See its 1995 geometry context Parts & serviceability
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ChainShimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"Exact archived model
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGSNamed component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire PlusNamed component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
More qualified parts (3)
Seatpost26.8 mm seatpostPublished diameter — verify length and setback
RimsMavic M400, 32-holeNamed archived component — verify dimensions
HubsShimano Deore LX w/suspension front axleNamed archived component — verify dimensions
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Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameCheck paint chips, vent holes and the inside of the seat tube for corrosion. Also look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- SuspensionAsk when the fork was last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals and make sure the fork moves smoothly without bushing play.Evaluate the suspension →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 8-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 20 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 1995 Jamis Dakota · Mountain bike, front suspension · Published sizes: 14.5", 16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Rock Shox Judy XC · Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Rock Shox Judy XC
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Deore LX · Shifters: Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore LX Compact Drive, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore LX SGS · Crankset: Sugino Impel 500, 22/32/44 teeth · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic M400, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano Deore LX w/suspension front axle · Front tire: Front: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mad Max kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Climb Max Kevlar
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST · Handlebar: Sectre Wonderbar · Stem: Spectre · Seatpost: Spectre UL Comp, 26.8 mm diameter · Saddle: Spectre UL 260 · Pedals: Spectre UL Comp w/clips and straps
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Build relationships are limited to the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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