VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Jamis Dakota Al

Velopedia Archive ID 59622

Overview

Model year1996
BrandJamis
ModelDakota Al
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID59622
Original MSRP$1,369.95
ColorsPolished
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight24 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded aluminum
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 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, maganese rails
SeatpostSpectre UL Comp, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 238, 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 tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.