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1997 Jamis Dakar Team

Velopedia Archive ID 63080

Overview

Model year1997
BrandJamis
ModelDakar Team
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID63080
Original MSRP$3,399.95
ColorsBall burnished
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight24.5 lb

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR 950
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsTime ATAC Carbon

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek
HandlebarSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extensionsSyncros
StemSyncros Cattlehead
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails
SeatpostSyncros Hardcore aluminum, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm 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.