VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Jamis Dakota AL

Velopedia Archive ID 63330

Overview

Model year1997
BrandJamis
ModelDakota AL
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID63330
Original MSRP$1,449.95
ColorsBall burnished
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight24.7 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston ProGram Elite double-butted
ForkAnswer Manitou Pro C
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 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 XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarTitec Enduro 155
Handlebar extensionsTitec L-Bend
StemSyncros Cattlehead
SaddleVetta AT Transverse, manganese rails
SeatpostTitec AL-235, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsFront: Mavic 220, Rear: Mavic 221, 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°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 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 13, 2026.