VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Jamis Dakar

Velopedia Archive ID 64201

Overview

Model year1997
BrandJamis
ModelDakar
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID64201
Original MSRP$1,999.95
ColorsRed
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight26 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Elite
ForkAnswer Manitou FS
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockCane Creek AD-8, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupGrip Shift/Shimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 900
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0
CranksetCaramba Sidewinder, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 118 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-700 (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-3.0 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DLC
HandlebarTitec Enduro 155
Handlebar extensionsTitec L-Bend
StemSyncros Cattlehead
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails
SeatpostTitec AL-235, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 220, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube594.4 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1089.7 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 14, 2026.