Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 79615
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Jamis |
| Model | Dakar Expert |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 79615 |
| Original MSRP | $1,339.95 |
| Colors | Cream front/red rear |
| Sizes | 13", 15", 17", 19", 21" |
| Weight | 28.75 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| 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 |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| 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 | Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" Aheadset Kontak AL-2 |
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| Handlebar | Titec Enduro |
| Handlebar extensions | Titec L-Bend |
| Stem | Titec aluminum |
| Saddle | SDG Ventura Comp, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Titec PG, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC |
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| 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 |
| Top tube | 581 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.