VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Jamis Dakota

Velopedia Archive ID 65572

Overview

Model year1997
BrandJamis
ModelDakota
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID65572
Original MSRP$1,179.95
ColorsBlack
Sizes11", 13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight25.2 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted, heat-treated
ForkRock Shox Indy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, 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 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 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-700 (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarTitec Enduro Hell Bent
Handlebar extensionsTitec L-Bend
StemSyncros Cattlehead
SaddleVetta AT Transverse, manganese rails
SeatpostTitec PG, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch
RimsSun Rims XC, 32-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube589.3 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 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 13, 2026.