VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Jamis Dakota

Velopedia Archive ID 58751

Overview

Model year1996
BrandJamis
ModelDakota
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID58751
Original MSRP$1,069.95
ColorsDark blue
Sizes14.5", 16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"
Weight24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted, heat-treated
ForkRock Shox Quadra 21R
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-96A (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesWTB Speed Master brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarSpectre Wonderbar
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSpectre Flip Flop forged alloy
SaddleVetta AT Transverse
SeatpostSpectre UL Comp, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal CR18, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube569 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1041.4 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.