Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Jamis Dakar Expert
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,339.95
- Sizes
- 13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
- Colors
- Cream front/red rear
- Weight
- 28.75
- Archive ID
- 79615
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Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum, double-butted |
| Fork | Answer Manitou X-Vert |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | Fox Vanilla, 3.5" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo WPD-700 clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" Aheadset Kontak AL-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Titec Enduro |
| Handlebar Extensions | Titec L-Bend |
| Stem | Titec aluminum |
| Saddle | SDG Ventura Comp, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Titec PG, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.20" WTB Primal Raptor |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.